by Brian Jones | Apr 8, 2021 | Church Leadership
A few years ago a couple approached me with clenched fists after a sermon. I thought, this can’t be good. All weekend people thanked me for teaching on a topic that had frustrated them for years. I worked tirelessly on the message and felt that God had honored the...
by Ron Edmondson | Jan 27, 2020 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Pastoral Burnout
As a leader for over 30 years, I’ve received my share of criticism. It comes with leadership. If you aren’t receiving criticism — you probably aren’t leading. I’ve also received my share of anonymous criticism. I’ve been a small business owner, elected official,...
by Toni Spry | Jan 29, 2012 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Somebody once told me that if people were talking about me, they were leaving someone else alone. Somehow that never consoled me. And if I heard that my husband was being criticized, rightly or wrongly, it drove me crazy. People come to a church plant with differing...
