Toxic Pastors and Why They Are Not Confronted
If toxic pastors are so bad, why are they so rarely confronted? Here are ten reasons people fail at confronting an abusive pastor. See if you can relate.
Why Did Jesus Set You Free?
Jesus came to set us free, but not just so we can enjoy our freedom. Jesus came to set us free to serve others just like he did. There are two parts to the faith story.
Creating a Positive Church Staff Culture
Developing the right church staff culture sets the tone for the entire church. Here are a few suggestions to help bring your staff together as a positive team.
Don't Minimize Spiritual Abuse
It’s hard to admit to abuse. It’s tempting to minimize it. But when a church or pastor is found to be spiritually abusive it needs to be exposed. Don’t minimize spiritual abuse.
Spiritual Abuse Checklist, by F. Remy Diederich
Sometimes a checklist is necessary to confirm what we think is true. Here is a 20 point spiritual abuse checklist to help you determine if you are in a spiritually abusive church or organization.
Toxic Church People and Their Shame
Toxic church people can dominate your church and ruin the experience for everyone. How do you confront the toxic church member? This post will help you to understand their shame based motivation. Part Two will give you seven steps to confronting them.
Church Planter: Preparing to launch
Church planters are courageous people. Having planted a church myself, I know. Scary stuff. But how do you know when you are ready to launch? Here are five indicators.
Preaching for Life Change or Self-Help?
Preaching is more than self-help plus Bible verses. Preaching is offering people transformation through God’s power.
Pastor: How to Plan Your Sabbatical
When a pastor plans for a sabbatical you need to decide where to go and how long to go. I share my decision making process in this post.
Pastor, Should You Take A Sabbatical?
Pastors need a sabbatical after times of intense church work. But they are often hesitant to ask for it. Here’s why sabbaticals are so important.
The Anger from Limited Choices
When our choices in life are limited, that can lead to anger and our anger causes a setback. But what is the real cause of the anger? Take a look.