Notable Voices and the Week in Review: June 16, 2018
Should Pastors Opt Out of Social Security? — Art Rainer
Growing up, we have some very financially tough times. And that’s unfortunately not uncommon. Finances are often tight for those in the ministry. You get into ministry, not because of money, but because of mission.
3 Needs of Older Pastors — Facts & Trends
Even old pastors sometimes need some pastoral care. I’ve been in vocational ministry for three decades, including the last 22 years at GuideStone. During that time, I’ve walked alongside thousands of aged pastors and their spouses. Many have become close friends. All are close to my heart. While every old preacher has a unique story, there are some common needs they all face as they journey through their latter years. Here are my top three.
5 Warning Signs of Moral Failure — Eric Geiger
Moral failure. My stomach churns when I hear the phrase. There have been so many moral failures, some in the lives of friends and authors my team works alongside. The phrase reminds me of the devastation left in the wake, the devastation that impacts families and ministries. I have learned there are common warning signs in the lives of those who fall. Sometimes these warning signs are more apparent after the fall and people gather around tables and say to one another, “Looking back, we see what was going on.” Sure, it is possible for one to hide these warning signs, but because sin makes us incredibly stupid, those caught up in the cycle of sin often don’t see the signals their foolishness is sending. Here are five warning signs of moral failure.
3 Reasons to Stay in a Church That’s Not Cool Enough — Michael Kelley
Now let’s be clear – I’m not talking about legitimate reasons to leave a church. Those are real. There are doctrinal issues that are worthy of dividing fellowship over. I’m not talking an issue of the integrity of the gospel; I’m talking about the nonsensical issues of preference that make us church shop whenever we feel a little restless. In this post, I’d like to argue for three reasons to do the very countercultural thing of actually staying in the church that’s simply not cool enough:
This Week at ThomRainer.com:
Future Church: Five Developments on the Horizon
Yes, the times they are a-changing. And these five developments are among the most dramatic changes we see on the horizon…READ MORE
Why Church Leaders Should Know What’s Being Taught in Small Groups
Alignment with leadership is vital.
Alignment with the church’s vision is critical.
Most groups follow a clear calendar.
Deviant doctrine can develop.
Some groups and leaders have a separate agenda.
The Unchurched Next Door
by Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe | Rainer on Leadership
http://media.blubrry.com/thomrainer/s3.amazonaws.com/TheExchange/Episode440.mp3
What to Do If You Are Exhausted from Doing Ministry
by Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe | Rainer on Leadership
http://media.blubrry.com/thomrainer/s3.amazonaws.com/TheExchange/Episode441.mp3
Is Our Denomination Dying?
by Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe | Revitalize & Replant
http://media.blubrry.com/revitalizereplant/s3.amazonaws.com/TheExchange/RevitalizeReplant/RR-Episode045.mp3
