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I did think of becoming a priest quite late on, when other boys were thinking of knocking over fences and going out with girls. I would have made a very good bishop: nice housekeeper, nice clothes - god, the clothes.

Hey, I was raised in the church. I was an altar boy and a choir member. I almost became a priest - until common sense grabbed hold of me.

Had I been more religious in my youth, I might have become a pastor, for it was the pastoral role I'd sought.

I briefly thought of becoming a priest but quickly saw that would be ridiculous.

The Lord called me to plant a church.

When I was in sixth grade, I wanted to become a priest.

I studied with the idea of becoming a Catholic priest.

So I was very close to ordination. I was delighted to be ordained a deacon, which is the last step between, before becoming a priest. But then it all fell apart.

When I gave my life to the Lord, I thought I'd be a preacher.