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Derailed by New Testament Greek
When I was 17 years old, I thought I might become a pastor. I was a sophomore at Cal State LA, working the midnight shift and commuting to classes during the daylight hours. My life had become isolated. Weekends I would visit friends in another city in another county, and… Listen ⇢
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You don't know everything…
In 1989 I was burnt out, I was also a church dropout. A denominational church pastor was innovating and planting a "contemporary" church. I was invited, and attended the new church. As a result I was renewed in my faith and became an active lay minister. A lawyer by trade,… Listen ⇢
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I used to think I was a Christian…
As a church pastor I had the unenviable task of coming up with a new, fresh, "message from God" every week that would be practical, educational and life-transforming. It was easy to get into a certain routine. Pick a portion of the scriptures, the Book of Acts, the Gospel of… Listen ⇢
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Praying with discipline…
From Eugene Peterson’s The Message, Matthew, Chapter 6 Pray with Simplicity 5"And when you come before God, don’t turn that into a theatrical production either. All these people making a regular show out of their prayers, hoping for stardom! Do you think God sits in a box seat? 6"Here’s what… Listen ⇢
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Pray with simplicity
From Eugene Peterson’s The Message, Matthew, Chapter 6 Pray with Simplicity “… 9With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this: Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. 10Set the world right; Do what’s best– as above, so below. 11Keep us alive with three… Listen ⇢
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Heartfelt prayers…be careful what you pray for
From Eugene Peterson’s The Message,Matthew, Chapter 6 Pray with Simplicity 14"In prayer there is a connection between what God does and what you do. You can’t get forgiveness from God, for instance, without also forgiving others. 15If you refuse to do your part, you cut yourself off from God’s part."… Listen ⇢
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The Accidental Pastor
1 Timothy 3 If anyone wants to provide leadership in the church, good! But there are pre-conditions; A leader must be well-thought-of, committed to his wife, cool and collected, accessible, and hospitable. He must know what he?s talking about, not be over fond of wine, not pushy, but gentle, not… Listen ⇢
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About the accidental pastor
My name is Charlie Wear and I was an Accidental Pastor. In 1989 I was burnt out, I was also a church drop out. Because a denominational church pastor was innovating and planting a contemporary church, I was invited, and attended the new church. As a result I was renewed… Listen ⇢
Meet Minister Charlie Wear
Minister Charlie Wear is a compassionate leader, elder advocate, and creative force dedicated to faith and service. As the head of All-In Ministries, he champions veterans, elders, and marginalized communities. A retired attorney, Charlie blends legal expertise with pastoral care, addressing issues like elder abuse and hospice support. An author and musician, he shares messages of hope through works like Confessions of a Dying Man and his upcoming album Salvation City. Rooted in faith, family, and Native American heritage, Charlie’s mission is to inspire transformation, foster community, and provide care to those in need, embodying Christ’s love in action.
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