Here is a post that was written by Trina Fonzer after an experience she had at Tim Horton’s in Richmond, IN. Although these particular occurrences were in Richmond, IN, I would imagine all of us have had similar experiences in other cities at Tim Horton’s or the equivalent. Hear her story and holla back and tell us your experience with Time vs. Quality.

I was in your store last night, and the ladies on duty were so courteous, and I got my drink in a very timely manner. The reason I am sending this comment is because of the drastic difference there is between going in the morning and going at night. From November until about the first week of March I was in Tim Horton’s on a weekly basis, sometimes more than twice a week, getting the most wonderful drink in the world, a hot apple cider w/caramel and whipped topping. I have stopped going in the mornings because, to me, the service is so fast that it’s almost rude how the workers rush you through the drive-thru line. It’s sort of chaotic. Before you hand your money in, they are holding the drink out in your face and saying have a nice day. Also every time I get a bacon and cheese biscuit, the cheese is never melted, because they are in such a hurry to move you through the line. I have to come to work to heat up a cold piece of cheese. I appreciate the workers trying to get people through a line in a timely manner, but at the same time, you could take a little time to give customers time to get settled once they are given their orders. Please address this matter with the Richmond, IN store. Thank you!

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!  Don’t Make Me Preach, I’m an Exhorter! is the latest release of Bishop J. Louis Fonzer.  Among his works are:  Life After You, The Wide World Of God, Cutting Edge Ministry, What Israel Ought To Do, Think Souls, Come Unto Me, Why Are All These People Running Around The Preacher, Is it a Prophet Or A Zealot, and So You Want To Be A Pastor, Huh.  

Seeking the best for Kingdom, Bishop Fonzer’s goal is to mentor ministers in their proper calling and send them out to build the Kingdom.  But everybody can’t preach!  Don’t Make Me Preach, I’m an Exhorter breaks it down and teaches us, we all have a place!  Ministry is in every pew, in every willing Christian, we just have to find our niche.  Don’t Make Me Preach, I’m an Exhorter challenges who we are and what we are called to do. 

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From Chapter 1: Don’t Make Me Preach; I’m An Exhorter
Congregations need to be taught about this indispensable ministry of exhortation and what it means to be an exhorter. Exhorters have long been misunderstood and undervalued. They have even misunderstood themselves.
In some circles, especially those churches that still have testimony services, there are almost always exhorters in the midst, using the gift God has given them. These saints are sometimes playfully and incorrectly referred to as “bootleg preachers” who have not accepted their calling. Some of them know they are not preachers; but unfortunately they don’t know what they are. They know only that they have a special calling and a fire in their bones; and they know that testimony service offers them a platform. Desiring to pursue a greater work for God, many of them chase after what they mistakenly feel are the greater gifts instead of understanding what a priceless gift they have in the gift of exhortation.

Because exhorters are so enthusiastic, have a wonderful gift of communication, and are well received, many pastors have mistaken them for preachers. When these pastors begin using them in a preacher’s role, they quickly understand their mistake. The same person who was so dynamic while clenching a pew or even venturing down the aisle a bit, sounds inept and even afraid in the pulpit. “What happened to them?” people ask. “Maybe it’s just stage fright” they add, for lack of a better answer.
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The truth is that the pulpit is quite full of males in clergy collars and robes who are exhorters and not preachers. And because they are charismatic—and male—some of them are in the senior pastorate just because they are great at inspiring people to follow them.

What an injustice to us it is when we misidentify gifts and mislabel the bearers of gifts. It is no secret. There are apostles who mistakenly serve as pastors, teachers who serve as evangelists and prophets who serve in the wrong capacities as well. Adding to the chaos, certain spiritual gifts and offices are “back-staged” or minimized. If these gifts were put in their right place, they would bring much benefit to the Body—the true benefit that Christ intended.

To get to know Bishop J. Louis Fonzer and purchase Don’t Make Me Preach, I’m an Exhorter or any of his other soul stirring books of guidance for Kingdom building visit: www.dontmakemepreach.com.