A second concern is: ‘How does one
remain relevant at retirement?’ It is very sad that most Anglican ministers
retire and fade out of circulation. Some bear grudges against the system or
village members especially if such feel they did not attain to certain heights
in the ministry..
......The
Anglican minister is called upon to ensure that he is not out of sight and out
of circulation, no matter the situation he finds himself at retirement. He is
relevant at the grassroots Church or wherever he resides. He can still engage
in counselling, teaching, preaching, and praying for God’s people in need. At
this point, he could become a
moving pulpit. The situation in Nigeria and around the world demands that men
of God do not sleep but keep in touch with the Creator on behalf of His
creation. Is it not God that said: ‘call upon me in the time of trouble and I
will answer you’? (Ps. 50v15) Retired ministers should not grow weary in
rendering this service to God’s people...
...The
third is: how further can the Church make use of its retirees? Former Heads of
State, former Chief Justices of the Federation among others are usually in
attendance at the National Council of States meeting at Aso Rock. By
implication, this gives the retired persons a sense of belonging and right hand
of fellowship. The beauty is that the nation can further tap from their wealth
of experience....
And
my words: If it is so that there is still work for the retired pastor to do in
the name of the Lord, in the name of the church, should there not be ways
established to hold these 'workers' accountable? Where are the checks and
balances that ensure that God's people are well-served and safe?
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