by Ron Ethridge | Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry, Suffering
Redemption Ministry is devoted to helping wounded and hurting ministers. My experience is that there are many ministers that find themselves in difficult situations that are not primarily their fault. Sometimes ministers find themselves in perpetually conflicted...
by Ron Ethridge | Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry, Redemption Ministries
This week (Sunday through Thursday) Redemption Ministry provided a retreat for struggling ministers and those desiring a time to get away and recharge. We stayed at Cloudland Canyon in Northwest Georgia which is close to Chattanooga, TN. Each Day we ate out…...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry, Redemption Ministries
In my ministry to hurting and wounded ministers and churches I have occasion to see a lot of dysfunction… from both sides. I have observed perpetually conflicted congregational settings AND perpetually conflicted ministers. The possibilities work out this way (I...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Church, Church Difficulties, Reflections, Uncategorized
“Nothing tests your obedience to Christ like conflict” (Copied). Read that two more times, then think about it awhile. Conflict is part of life. People disagree, have different beliefs, opposite opinions… perspectives… or views. We think...
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 | 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...
