Church Yodas

Every church has one. If they're lucky, perhaps two.
They are known by everyone. They seemingly have a line of people to chat with after every service.
They know everyone. And their extended families.
They know everything. And where you can find it.

They know the back story of every event.
They recognise the name on every plaque.
They are the first person you run a new initiative past.
They are the person you knows who to call and what the procedure was "when this happened ages ago."

Who? A Church Yoda.

The person who has been around to see it all and is liberal with they way they dispense wisdom, advice and encouragement.

As time goes on, and elderly congregations die off, I wonder if the Church Yoda will become an endangered species.
As life-long members of a church become increasingly rare, is the Church Yoda going to go the way of the dinosaurs?

I hope not.

The Church Yoda is a phenomenal resource to have in a new ministry position and are one of the reason churches are so warm and welcoming.