Confessions of a Retired Pastor

Confessions of a Retired Pastor

Tempted to Go Back to Work

Sometimes the most powerful ministry a church can offer is not another sermon. Sometimes it is a second chance.

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DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.
Mar 10, 2026
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I must confess something.

There is one ministry project from my years as a pastor that almost tempts me to come out of retirement. If someone told me we could do it again tomorrow, I might seriously consider putting the robe back on.

The project was called Fugitive Safe Surrender.

For three days our church became something few people ever expect a church t…

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