My resignation as Pastor

Good Morning.

With this message, I give formal notice that I must give up the office of the Pastor and my seat on the Council of the Temple of the Jedi Order.

Recent changes in my family life have left me, daily, with a choice between being a present father to my son and serving the Temple as Pastor. I hope you will understand if I must choose my son every time. The result of this is that I am unable to be effective in my role as Pastor. It is unfair to make anyone in the Temple suffer for the choices that I must make as a father, so I must make way for someone able to do what I now cannot.

I will honor my responsibilities as Pastor and Councilor until an appropriate person is chosen to take on the role. I will, of course, surrender the rank of Bishop once the next Pastor is chosen. I am not giving up my vows as a clergy person, but I have only earned the rank of Deacon. I had hoped to earn my Bishop rank retroactively through service, but that is not to be.

I have no intention of leaving the Temple, nor of breaking my commitment to my apprentices, but the practical concerns of my life demand that I reduce my role in the Temple at this time. Serving the Temple at my son’s expense would make me the worst example of a false, internet Jedi.

I apologize to everyone who I am disappointing with this action. I do not take this action lightly or without thought to the consequences to those who serve with me. I know that these drastic changes always leave some upheaval and disarray in their wake, and I apologize for that. My hope is that the Pastor to come will be better than the ineffective Pastor I am right now. If only for this short time, it has been my profound honor to serve.

Thank you.

Thank you for your service, brother.

Children are a demanding role to any parent A blessed, love - hate relationship that calls for a great many sacrifice and just another Jedi Trial to embrace. Love that boy of yours!! Hope to see you and yours at a gathering in the future!

Life takes priority

Thank you for commitment and your guidance Cabur - as others have already said: life comes first and as a father myself, I know there's nothing more important in life than the kids' wellbeing.

Thank you for everything you've done, and everything you will do in the future Cabur

Good luck with family

I've always viewed you as a great example for the rest of us, and this is just one more way you've been that example.

Thank you for the time you've put in to the position and I look forward to seeing you around still.

And go take care of that family. That's what really matters.

i am sorry to hear this and I think your an awesome Jedi. thank you for your service in the position you hold

May the force be with you always

You are once again proving to be an example for us all. You are an amazing Jedi and obviously a dedicated father as well. Thank you for your service.

:_( Ill miss your calming spirit Cabur. There is not much I can say in text. Im writing this through some waterworks. But I, like others, understand

One of the true joys I have found in my path is that our path is ever going and some times leads us back to places we belong , but more different . What an example my friend, my hope is that we keep sharpening one another as iron sharpens iron! Thank you for your commitment and commitment in action! That's a example all in itself, if there were more Jedi fathers... Wow , but that's a bit preachy ! Be well and may we continue to find the Force we share every where ... Here or there

Family takes precedence over almost everything so this is more than understandable. Thank you for your service. I also thank you for the example you provide to me during my apprenticeship. Hopefully, things settle for you so things are not so stressful from now on.

Thank you for your service.

peace wrote: Thank you for your service.

my thoughts exactly
thank you for your service

Devastated! But appreciate your commitment and priorities. Thank you for everything!

Anytime you choose to spend more time with your own child that is always the right decision. The influence you have had on this site, as a pastor, doesn't go away. People will take those lessons and your interactions with them and your words will continue to serve people. Many pastors concentrate so hard on the many that they lose focus on their own children. Your son is lucky to have a father like you. I wish you both the best.

May your replacement on the Council be as open minded, considerate and as fair as you have proven yourself to be. You [strike]were[/strike] are one of the few I feel confident enough to confide in from time to time. Thank you my friend, your service is not forgotten...

Thank you Cabur, for everything. You are making the right choice.

I understand Master appreciate and admire you. My best in your endeavors.

Sven.