by Karl Fickling | May 6, 2020 | Carroll Community
In Part I, we looked at how a bad match between a prospective pastor and church should stop the call process before taking both parties down. In Part II, we examined how a seemingly stable pastorate can be destroyed by a small group attacking the pastor. This is...
by Karl Fickling | Apr 13, 2020 | Ministry, Worship
Last month, I had no idea what was about to break loose. Did you? Since then, I’ve heard words of compassion and advice from EVERYBODY, including restaurants, schools, online periodicals, churches, pastors, and many others. I even heard from The Onion. Everyone seems...
by Karl Fickling | Feb 6, 2020 | Carroll Community
Part II In Part I, I looked at how admitting when a pastor and a church are a bad match—and calling off the pursuit—is better than denying the problems and moving forward with employment. This week, I want to look at a common occurrence that ends established...
by Karl Fickling | Jan 8, 2020 | Carroll Community
Part I Can you stand one more person reflecting back on 2019? I, too, want to look at meaningful events from this last year. Specifically, I want to look at common ways I saw pastors say goodbye. In fact, I want to look at three seasons, in ministry, when...
by Karl Fickling | Dec 9, 2019 | Faith & Heritage, Missions
My favorite Christmas video clip is of my own oldest son. He was six or seven, still in his pajamas and robe, looking at several new toys arranged in front of the hearth. Next to him was a toddler, my younger son, oblivious to what was going on or why. I don’t...
