In this episode we discuss...

• when church members leave.
  • Our purpose in this episode is not to get into the weeds about righteous vs. unrighteous reasons to leave a church, or church discipline. What we do want to talk about is how to deal with people leaving because it will have some impact on you as a pastor and on you as a person.
  • What to do when people leave:
    • Scriptures to consider:
      • 1 Corinthians 15:58
      • Romans 8:31
      • 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
      • Hebrews 12:1-2
      • 2 Corinthians 12:9
      • 1 Peter 5:7
    • Pray
    • Read a missionary biography
      • Hudson Taylor, William Carey, David Brainerd.
    • Sing encouraging songs
    • Talk to another pastor who will encourage you in the LORD!

Stuff Rural Pastors Can Use Review:

• You got hard wood floors? Are your feet chilly? Get 'em in some slippers!

Our Quote of the Day:

• Carrying the cross does mean following in Jesus’ footsteps. And in His footsteps are rejection, brokenheartedness, persecution and death. There are not two Christs – an easy going one for easy going Christians, and a suffering one for exceptional believers. There is only one Christ. Are we willing to follow His lead? - Hudson Taylor 
• I am no longer anxious about anything, as I realize that He is able to carry out His will for me. It does not matter where He places me, or how. That is for Him to consider, not me, for in the easiest positions He will give me grace, and in the most difficult ones His grace is sufficient. - Hudson Taylor

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