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Criticism Is an Opportunity. Don’t Waste It.

By Filings on Mon, 11/30/20
Church & Ministry
Criticism
Pastoral Leadership

“A solid seminary training warns prospective pastors that they’re far likelier to be run out of a church due to interpersonal conflict than due to theological disagreement. Still, we see a surge of pastors so worn down by interpersonal conflict that they’re ready to initiate their own exits.” - TGC

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Topics: Fruit of the Spirit, Gentleness, Criticism
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A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

(ESV, Proverbs 15:1)

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