by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties
Too often pastors leave congregations in adverse circumstances. Congregational leaders are always convinced they did the right thing in pressuring him to resign (NOTE: It is possible to do the right thing in the wrong way). The pastor is always sure he was...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties, Redemption Ministries
This is a post from awhile back. It comes about from my recent interaction with some ministers who were actually fired, but the leadership deceived the congregation by not being honest with them. The link below is how one congregation got it right. CLICK...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry
There are a few situations where termination of a minister is the right thing to do (Click here). They are… 1. Heresy, 2. Immorality (Adultery, etc), 3. Egregious law breaking (Stealing, etc). Some would say that ethical improprieties are grounds for termination...
by Ron Ethridge | Uncategorized
God called you to ministry but you never thought you would find yourself pressured to resign or worse… terminated. But none the less that is where you are. Now what? What do you tell your family? How will you provide for them? Will you be able to find another...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry
By virtue of the ministry I have… to wounded ministers and churches… I’ve counseled and encouraged those who are wounded, staff who are dealing with difficulties, and church leaders trying to navigate through unexpected stress. Sometimes when a...
