Two years ago, as I stepped forward into local pastoral ministry for the first time, I wrote an article about the role of a pastor and the role of the laity in churches working together. At the time, I was making the transition from being a lay person to becoming a pastor. As I prepare for this exciting transition, I’ve reflected on what I had written. My key points are still relevant as we consider the pastor/lay person dynamic. As we begin our journey together, consider