by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Pastoral Ministry
Elias Keach, the wild and rebellious son of the renowned Benjamin Keach of London, arrived in Philadelphia in 1686. Young Keach was just nineteen and had come to this country to escape from his father and mother’s discipline, to make his fortune, and prove he did not...
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, Pastoral Ministry
I’ve been a preacher a long time, so I guess I have some right to offer a critique now and then. To do this, I’m going to “pull back the curtain” a little bit. Preachers LOVE cool quotes and/or impressive insights that sound good from the...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Discipleship, Faith, Pastoral Ministry, Reflections
We all want to be successful… recognized as competent… at the top of our game… the “go to” person for expert answers. But what if that isn’t God’s will for you in life? What if God’s will and call is for you to serve in...
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...