Why You Should Speak up for Your Pastor
"People who find fault with the pastor never hesitate to voice their opinion. What if the rest of us spoke up in his or her support?"
"People who find fault with the pastor never hesitate to voice their opinion. What if the rest of us spoke up in his or her support?"
"It’s just like the lost who, upon receiving such a great salvation, tend to overflow with joy and generosity."
"A wonky dynamic in which long-time members feel they need open, unfettered access to their pastor at all times."
Ed Stetzer: “Our goals must reflect a community of making disciples and exerting cultural influence.”
"It’s far better to wait than to make the wrong hire. You are not looking for a perfect person, but you do want the right person."
"Around 200 churches will close this week, maybe more. The pace will accelerate unless we make some dramatic changes."
"The church has been given a specific mission, and getting mired in the secondary questions of politics can divert our mission."
"If the possibility of taking most of the guesswork out of a pastor search intrigues you, read on."
"Leaders who spend more time putting out fires than igniting sparks for ministry seldom operate under a clear vision."
"A few lessons that may help make your last Sunday be a happy ending rather than a hurtful one."