by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry
I’ve had occasion recently to engage a number of hurting and wounded pastors. I am grieved by how many have been deeply wounded by people who attend church! I delivered a message while I was an interim pastor a few years ago titled, “How To Fire The Pastor” which you...
by Ron Ethridge | Church Difficulties, MP3 Links Downloads, Pastoral Ministry, Redemption Ministries
Recently I was interviewed on a local Christian radio station about Redemption Ministry. The discussion begins at 3:00 minutes into the program after introductions. Blessings and thank you to Jim Bevis for his gracious invitation to discuss the passion of my heart....
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry
I recommend for those who are in the ministry… and married to them… to check out Dr. Rainer’s blog. The real insight comes from some (Note… SOME) of the comments. CLICK HERE to read his entire post. Below is an excerpt… The conversation...
by Ron Ethridge | Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry
Paul wrote, “Speak the truth in love” (Eph 4:15), so I must confess that I am hurting for my hurting brothers and disappointed in many who name the name of Christ in relation to the treatment of ministers. I must also confess to a certain amount of anger about the...
by Ron Ethridge | Church Difficulties
Presented here is a method I’ve used successfully in helping Christians reconcile who are at odds with each other. You may want to consider this model to help Christians who need to reconcile (Phil 4:2-3). If Christians cannot or will not reconcile and be...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry, Redemption Ministries
Yesterday a pastor friend (Dr. Gray Little in N.C, name given at his request) related his frustration with secrets in church congregations. He was recently terminated by a small group that showed up at a business meeting. The following Sunday most of the church had no...
