by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties
What is the best way to get rid of a minister? Keep reading. Oh, in the cartoon insert “The minister” for “Coach” and “Church” for “Team.” NOTE: This is a section from my soon to be released book (God willing),...
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 | Christian Living, Pastoral Ministry, Reflections
God is sovereign. His providence is good and perfect. He determines who… what… when… and where. He is the why. As John Newton wrote, “The firmament of Scripture is spangled with promises as the sky is with stars, perceptible to us only in the...
by Ron Ethridge | Redemption Ministries
True story: At a church business meeting the Pastor was told by a deacon, “I have a knife and I plan to use it on you tonight.” Then another deacon opened the door to the church and said, “See that ambulance? I plan to put so much pressure on you...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Church Difficulties, Pastoral Ministry
Below are seven things Joe McKeever suggests churches consider before asking a pastor to resign. Click here to read the entire article which is full of practical wisdom. 1. Are you doing this in obedience to Christ… or is this just something you want done? 2....