The role of the local church mother
is indeed one of great importance and a "must" for
a growing church. She is to a pastor in the local church what
a wife is to her husband at home.
The day has far passed for a pastor to teach form the pulpit
things that women should know. It was never proper, but accepted
because of the time. Today, such teaching and instructing
would only embarrass and drive out our present-day generation
from the church.
Here is a very important task for the
local church mother. She should hold monthly meetings with
the women of the church and teach them things women should
know. This is far more effective through the church mother's
board. This board is made up of a group of seasoned and well-informed
women in the church administration. This board shall consist
of a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
They must know their obligations to the church and pastor
in order to instruct others. This board shall teach the support
of the church and the pastor. The women should be taught community
respect and appreciation. Church mothers should most certainly
lead and teach along these lines.
The major responsibility is to help build every auxiliary
of the Women's Department in the local church. The church
mothers should have fingertip information as to the functions
of every auxiliary. They should be able to see to it that
they are properly staffed and functioning. A strong church
is one that is spirit-filled and well organized. This will
not take from the pastor, but will enhance his program and
help to build the kingdom of God.
An effective church mother's board cannot operate without
the authority released by the pastor and officers of the church.
It is unfair to appoint a chairwoman of the church and tie
her hands and the hands of the board. Women who cannot be
trusted should not be appointed because the responsibility
is too great. A failure in operation will only impede the
progress of the church.
There should be a pastor-church mother relationship going
on at all times and the pastor should be able to request anything
within the reason to the church mother's board and look for
results.
All of the above suggestions must be in harmony with the pastors.
Remember it is the pastor's church and they are the Lords
people.
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