Pastors and Their Critics – A Guide to Coping with Criticism in the

Ministry Part 2

In Part 2 of this Help & Hope podcast Nick Thompson, co-author with Joel R.

Beeke of Pastors and Their Critics continues his conversation with Chuck

Betters about the difference between betrayal and criticism and how to

handle criticism from church members. Part 2 focuses on how to create a

church climate where it is safe to share concerns with your pastor and

elders along with the reality that sometimes no amount of reconciliation

efforts will reap sweet fruit.

Thinking through these themes will help equip young pastors as they begin

to realize criticism comes with the territory of shepherding and encourage

older pastors to think through the climate of their church and whether they

need a course correction.