by Ron Ethridge | Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry, Suffering
Part 1 can be read HERE. As I read the horrific details of what one man did to run off a small town preacher in North Carolina, a number of thoughts flooded my mind. The first was the realization I have not suffered in ministry compared to the Nichols family. I...
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, Pastoral Ministry, Redemption Ministries
“Isn’t it enough that you should be My servant…?” (Is 49:6. R.P.V…. “Ron’s Paraphrased Version”). Sadly there are some ministers who conduct themselves as if they are rock stars. Others want to BE ministerial rock stars....
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....