by Ron Ethridge | Church, Pastoral Ministry
Copied from Joe Mckeever… People want to hear a thought-provoking sermon on Sunday. They have a right to this. People want to hear a message thoroughly biblical, consistent with the teachings of the Lord Jesus. They should hear that. Even if what they are...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Pastoral Ministry
The majority of what God expects of a Preacher/Pastor is not seen by the congregation. Not only that, what congregations WANT to see in their pastor is not necessarily what God expects of him. So indulge me briefly while I pull back the curtain a little. When a...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry, Suffering
It’s rare I read a book in one sitting, but Tuesday night I did. The title was “The Devil In Pew #7” by Rebecca Nichols Alonzo (2010). It’s the true story about a man who decided to run off a preacher in North Carolina. The story is written by...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Pastoral Ministry
“Christians (Deacons, Ministers, Teachers, church members) are normal people like everyone else.” The word “normal” must be defined. If normal is in worldly terms, I disagree. If normal is defined by Scripture, I agree strongly! Christians...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry
Part 1 can be found HERE. Some pastors leave because God calls them to another church and/or ministry. Some pastors leave because they find a better deal or are climbing the ministerial ladder. Some leave because they’re running from a tough situation. 1,700 a...