Here is the 7th top reason why ministers break down:
Church Politics
The minister gets caught in the crossfire of power plays among church leaders and members who joggle for attention or positions of influence.
Before the preacher’s eyes, church meetings break down into argument zones where the lines in the sand are drawn in concrete and defended by factions within the congregation. Many times loyalties among these competing sides will override what the pastor, deacons and other church officers had agreed to in a previous meeting, like a church council.
The stand-alone minister often watches as his once-trusted allies flip flop on him right before his eyes. He is left to ponder and wonder if any of his great preaching or teaching is making any noticeable difference in anybody at all.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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