One of the greatest problems new pastors have at small churches is trying to do too much too soon.  You go to a new congregation and are all gung ho for the new ministry.  You are there to accomplish something, to make a difference, to get things done!  It seems obvious to you that this little congregation has suffered from a lack of ideas, and you have the answers they are waiting for.

                After all, you have a degree from Bible college.  You have gone to the big c...