by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Church, Church Difficulties, Current Issues
Part 1 can be found HERE. Know this, THE Church will be victorious and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. Since 70 AD (CE) many have attempted to erase the church from existence… many have attempted to rid the world of The Bible… and all have...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry, Suffering
This post is for, and about, my brothers and sisters in ministry who struggle and/or are struggling. I pray if you are one of those, you will find comfort and encouragement in The Lord this day. Those called to Christian ministry (Pastor, Missionary, Minister) are...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry
When I heard about a minister in my area getting fired, I couldn’t get away from thinking about this text… as he told me that there were several vicious rumors and lies told about him and his family. The passage that came to mind is found in Ephesians...
by Ron Ethridge | Church Difficulties
This is for ministers being pressured to resign AND those who want them to resign… I am exhaustively tired of hearing people call for resignations when a leader makes a mistake or fails. It seems like people love being part of punishing those who fail. Mercy,...
by Ron Ethridge | Church Difficulties
I know a church in Birmingham where a man… a deacon… decided to spearhead running the preacher off. He was so bold and brash about his purpose he told those who tried to talk to him, “I’ll either be the biggest hero… or goat… this...
by Ron Ethridge | Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry
This is from Joe McKeever’s blog post titled: “Our Pastor Is Not A Good Fit For Our Church“ (One church I served told me that was the only reason they fired my predecessor. ALSO: Tomorrow will be the opposite end of the spectrum… when a...