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Post by Non-Conquering Wolf on Apr 21, 2020 19:57:38 GMT -5
There's a young man, about age 19 who wants to run for a leadership position at my church when it reopens. The issue is that the position is generally for people who have been in the church longer than he's been alive. He is on the Autism Spectrum and I think that plus his age will affect how people vote. I wonder if there's a way I can talk to him and encourage him to do something that might be a better use of time.
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Post by Queen of Hearts on Apr 21, 2020 20:26:33 GMT -5
Are any other positions open? Maybe he can be a youth Sunday School teacher?
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Post by Non-Conquering Wolf on Apr 21, 2020 20:28:08 GMT -5
Something like that would be much better for him. I'll have a talk with the pastor.
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Post by Topanga on Apr 21, 2020 21:28:49 GMT -5
What's the worry? That he might be upset over losing or something else?
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Post by purplecoconut on Apr 22, 2020 5:30:21 GMT -5
I think you can just be supportive, but I'm curious what you think the problem is.
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Post by Non-Conquering Wolf on Apr 22, 2020 5:31:06 GMT -5
Sorry. I'm worried about him getting hurt. He deserves a position within the church, but one for which he is more qualified. I don't want to see him lose against an adult who is more right for the position. I don't know if he's understand why he lost.
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Post by Hungry Hungry Hippo on Apr 22, 2020 6:02:19 GMT -5
Is there an official age requirement to apply? Maybe you can nudge him to be the sunday school teacher?
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Post by Rita Howard on Apr 22, 2020 7:29:48 GMT -5
Is he functional? Maybe he'll be a great leader.
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Post by Markus Walker on Apr 22, 2020 12:15:44 GMT -5
Maybe talk to the pastor and see what you can brainstorm.
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Post by Non-Conquering Wolf on Apr 22, 2020 14:03:06 GMT -5
The issue is that he doesn't understand the elder role and I'd rather he applies for something that suits his skills. I don't want him to go through an election where he most likely has to lose.
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Post by Patriotic Kerry on Apr 22, 2020 14:03:40 GMT -5
I see what you are saying, and don't worry, it's a hard topic, so I know you aren't being rude. You genuinely care. Talk to your pastor. Sent him an email. See if he can step in.
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Post by Non-Conquering Wolf on Apr 22, 2020 14:04:09 GMT -5
Yes, an email is going to be my only option right now. But if he thinks we should allow him to run, then I'm fine with that too.
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Post by Patriotic Kerry on Apr 22, 2020 14:04:22 GMT -5
Your heart is in the right place. I hope it works out for the best.
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Post by Non-Conquering Wolf on Apr 22, 2020 14:04:42 GMT -5
Thank yall for being understanding and not calling me rude.
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Post by Patriotic Kerry on Apr 22, 2020 14:04:57 GMT -5
You're not being rude. You're concerned for his feelings.
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