#theoneanotherway

Howard Hendricks tells the story in Footprints of a young man studying to be a minister. He was very talented, but was “riding rather than building on his background.” Toward the end of school year a caring professor called him into his office. “Bill, I’m disappointed in you,” the professor kindly said. “Really, Prof, why?” Continue reading Admonish One Another

When Politics are Problematic

According to a recent poll by Lifeway Research of 1,000 Protestant Pastors, 44% said their “people’s political views” were difficult to deal with. Additionally, 48% of the respondents expressed concern regarding, “people’s strong opinions about nonessentials.” “Congregations are filled with many opinions,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research. (more…)