No, you probably aren’t called to be a pastor

Just about every new believer—especially new male believers—has a moment when they ask a really big question: “Am I called to be a pastor?”

I asked that question a long time ago. It actually rattled around in my head for years. Emily and I spent a great deal of time alternately avoiding it and praying about it.

Certainly I have some gifts that lend themselves to such a role. I can teach and preach. I’m not a schmuck, and I’m consistently trying to work on my character, with God’s help and...