I am a firm believer that a preacher should love the congregation for which he preaches. While there are going to be moments that are unpleasant, difficult, and even downright sorry, the relationship between the preacher and the congregation is so important. I was blessed for almost 7 years to work with the great 9th Avenue congregation in Haleyville, Alabama. We love that congregation, and some of our heart is still there. The Lord then gave us another blessing by helping us come to Lebanon Road in Nashville. Obviously, when starting a new work, you think you know what to expect, but you never do. (The same is true about…