remember now, safely removed by several years, the inside joke I shared with a staff pastor during any church crisis or problem. One of us would say with a wry smile, “It could be worse; it could be a worship committee meeting.” In those days nothing was less inviting than a tension-filled meeting packed with members who had strong opinions and loaded agendas. Looking back, I see that we not only survived that difficult time but also benefited from the struggles, arriving at resolutions to the issues