A Bad Goodbye – Part III

A Bad Goodbye – Part III

by | 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...
A Bad Goodbye – Part III

A Bad Goodbye – Part II

by | 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...
A Bad Goodbye – Part I

A Bad Goodbye – Part I

by | 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...