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Dictators and Dissenters In The Church – How Could It Be?

“I wrote unto the church, but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth them not.” III John 9

“Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him accord to his works.” II Timothy 4:4

Since the beginning of time pastors have been victims of criticism in the church and it has caused much hurt for that one who has given himself to serving the Lord and serving the saints. Someone once said that, “The holy heart can be hurt. But is answered with love and prayer and forgiveness.”

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January 18, 2009 Filed Under: For Pastors Only

I Made A Mistake!

Years ago at a Bible Conference I heard the following story. A young pastor asked a long-term pastor how do you have longevity in a church? “Don’t make mistakes” came the response. A few years later he found the same pastor in another church and asked him why he had moved. The simple response was, “I make a mistake!”

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January 18, 2009 Filed Under: For Pastors Only

Guidelines For Ministry Transitions

Valid reasons for leaving (no-brainers)

  • Moral or ethical failure. You lose the trust of the flock.
  • Doctrinal differences. How can you stay if you disagree doctrinally?
  • Unruly family. Paul in his epistle to Titus addressed this situation quite clearly.
  • Calling of a confidence vote.  In most cases the vote splits the church and accomplishes nothing positive.
  • Continual decline in attendance. Maybe another captain can keep the ship afloat.
  • Your pulpit voice is no longer fresh. There may come a time when both the pastor and the people need a change.

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January 10, 2009 Filed Under: For Pastors Only

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