job interview: a fiction

“Your education, experiences, and credentials are impeccable. We have been moved by your amazing life story. Clearly you are a person of compassion. It is evident from what you have told us that you have sensed the call of God upon your life to serve His Kingdom through full time ministry."

He pauses, as the the committee members shuffle papers or stare at their hands, awkwardly.

“There’s just one thing."

“Oh,” replied the candidate. “Is there a problem?"

“Well, it’s like this. We think you lack one essential tool for serving in this position. But we were hoping we were wrong."

Wide eyed, the candidate interrupts the awkward silence. “Uh… I see. What is it?"

“Er… um… well, out with I guess. Do you have a penis, Miss Smith? After all, you realize, don’t you, that a Senior Pastor must have one.”