Keith Gomez is no spring chicken. Probably just time to retire.
Why should he retire if he is still able and the college still wishes him to be on staff? Nothing wrong with that whatsoever! Granted, I don't know the man personally, but, I've heard a lot about him...Still, it doesn't sound like he's lost his marbles yet!
I'm probably 20 years younger than he and I've already lost half of mine. The rest are just rolling about in my cavernous cranium.Why should he retire if he is still able and the college still wishes him to be on staff? Nothing wrong with that whatsoever! Granted, I don't know the man personally, but, I've heard a lot about him...Still, it doesn't sound like he's lost his marbles yet!
Oh, then you're still a "youngster," eh?
Has there been any word as to why? It is merely retirement? If I were going to pastor a church, I don't think I'd want the former pastor as a staff member or even as a member... at least not for a couple of years. (this may be an interesting discussion point).
I see nothing wrong with this. I've known several pastors who have "retired" and became active members in the church they formerly pastored. One was the church where I grew up. The pastor retired after having a heart attack, and after losing the confidence of some of the people. Now, if the pastor was such a strong personality that he would be creating a conflict in the church, I wouldn't see any reason for him to stay, and he himself should know that this wouldn't be acceptable, as he would be hindering the working of the Lord in the church.