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I received this email from a preacher friend: Could you answer the following questions for me in order to assist me with a sermon this week. We’re doing a “Church Growth” series – and the next lesson is on Ministerial Renewal. Perhaps my answers to him would provide a “mustard seed” of how to encourage…
Jerrie, We’ve just appointed five elders. Four of those have never served as a shepherd of God’s people. Do you think you could lead a workshop to help them in beginning this work?” The phone call arranged a weekend with the congregation’s elders and wives in Gatlinburg November 1, 2, 2013. That phone call was…
I know Jesus said to talk to people you have something against, but it won’t do any good because they won’t listen” My question: “What did they say when you talked to them?” Often the answer is, “I didn’t talk to them because it won’t do any good because they won’t listen.” “How do you…
How do shepherds, their families, and friends encourage honest, open, and accurate communication? What happens when people want to “send messages” to the elders by someone else? Several years ago, a lady was upset about two issues in the church: she had definite opinions about who shouldn’t be considered as elders and her dislike of…
A question by email: I was involved in a discussion today while in the presence of three christian ladies, hardworking and dependable. A question was asked, and it was obvious that it was headed in the direction of gossip, at which time I ended the discussion. On the way home it occurred to me that…