Podcast Episode #067

I am excited that our Fridays at ThomRainer.com will focus on my podcast, Rainer on Leadership. We will continue to offer free resources on different occasions. I am so thankful for the growth in both the blog and the podcast. I pray both will be a blessing to you.

We discuss one of the most popular posts from the past few months: Seven Ways to Hurt Your Pastor. I experienced every one of these in my pastorates. And if you are a pastor, I'm sure you have too. As we reflect on this post, we provide antidotes to these seven ways that church members hurt their pastor.

Here is a review of the seven ways:

* Criticize the pastor’s family. 

* Tell the pastor he is overpaid.

* Don’t defend the pastor. 

* Tell your pastor what an easy job he has. 

* Be a constant naysayer. 

* Make comments about the pastor’s expenditures. 

* Compare your pastor’s preaching and ministry unfavorably to that of another pastor.

To avoid these:

* Encourage the pastor's family. 

* Thank the pastor for all that the pastor does at the church.

* Take a stand for your pastor. 

* Understand the number of hours a pastor puts in each week. 

* Encourage the pastor instead of being critical. 

* Don't compare the pastor to the rare exceptions who live lavishly.

* Tell your pastor how the sermons impact your life.

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Resources

* The Minister's Salary