Great first part to the series. I've learned from experience that Tolstoy was right, "each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way" and that anyone who dives into a family conflict is really flying blind. You're very unlikely to have any idea what is really going on.
It's not necessarily some terribly egregious sin, though it might be. But it's at least a deeply-embedded dysfunction, quite possibly of a type you could never imagine. I've heard some crazy stories, and I'm not even a pastor.
I've also long heard that cops are also wary of domestic violence calls, realizing the danger of the 'victims' turning on them. So, good advice for pastors, and really for all of us.
I can see benefit in a pastor going from assistant to associate to senior, but how do you think things should be handled with new pastors in areas where there are many empty pulpits?
So true & wise
Michael, will you be releasing anymore books anytime soon? Appreciate your insight. Grace and peace
Yes. One might make it out this year, but probably early next.
Great first part to the series. I've learned from experience that Tolstoy was right, "each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way" and that anyone who dives into a family conflict is really flying blind. You're very unlikely to have any idea what is really going on.
It's not necessarily some terribly egregious sin, though it might be. But it's at least a deeply-embedded dysfunction, quite possibly of a type you could never imagine. I've heard some crazy stories, and I'm not even a pastor.
I've also long heard that cops are also wary of domestic violence calls, realizing the danger of the 'victims' turning on them. So, good advice for pastors, and really for all of us.
I can see benefit in a pastor going from assistant to associate to senior, but how do you think things should be handled with new pastors in areas where there are many empty pulpits?
This is one of those questions that gets that annoying answer: "It just depends."