Coffee. Jeans. Dancing.

I recently was asked to become an elder in my church.

I thought it strange because I am only 27 and I don't feel very "elder" but I accepted the request and I don't take the position lightly.

As people learn about my eldership, there have been a few who have expressed concerns regarding the nomination.

I have been thinking about the concerns of these people quite a bit and they have become heavy on my heart.

Here they are:  I bring coffee on stage,  I wear jeans with rips in them, and I move around too much when leading worship.

I was made aware that these things are undermining my influence and leadership at my church.

It is easy to change these three things and become a more reverent, but I hesitate.

These concerns are all very superficial.  They are not issues of the heart.  Is that what the church should be concerned about?  Superficial things?  Since the nomination, not one person has approached me and asked me about my life with God.  Not one person has asked if God speaks to me. I have heard no questions about my integrity or character or if God has given me courage to lead with spiritual boldness.

Coffee, jeans, and dancing.

Shallow.