Availability-this is a word you often think of when your work asks you "What are your hours of availability?" But do we think hard enough about the availability of our pastors. I remember one particular minister growing up that I could never seem to get a hold of. Not everyone is called to be the pastor’s best friend, and perhaps that was my fault back then, but they are at least supposed to be able to get a hold of him!
Now, as I myself am a pastor I wonder at the fact that so many churches have pastors who cannot be contacted-while I myself am available and have plenty of time to take calls (I've yet to not answer a call with the attitude that I am too busy!)
"Pastors, we are not professionals!" And even if we were, why would we want to treat our customers like burdens instead of blessings? Pastors, be available!