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Eight Traits of Church Bullies

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Church bullies are a problem in many churches. Here are eight ways to spot them in your church.
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What to Do With Church Bullies

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In today’s episode, we discuss what to do with church bullies and even how to prevent them from doing damage in a church.

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Nine Traits of Church Bullies

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Church bullies are common in many churches. They wreak havoc and create dissension.

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The Top Ten Reasons Why Pastors Have Anxiety (And How to Overcome It)

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“The best pastors have a healthy level of paranoia.” My father’s advice struck me as odd. I was in my early 30s, pastoring through a difficult situation with the potential to split my congregation. I was anxious. He didn’t feed my anxiety, but his words weren’t comforting either. The advice was honest. And real. At…
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When Is It Time to Fight in a Church?

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While we encourage church leaders to be peacemakers, if at all possible, there are times when a battle is necessary. Thom and Sam look at five of those scenarios.

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Kids Need Grace, Too

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Whether you are a minister who has kids or a minister that works with kids, then you know that kids aren’t always easy. They have meltdowns and big feelings, they struggle to think logically, and they are messy. But kids aren’t just those things; kids are huge blessings (Psalm 127, John 16:21, Psalm 139, Proverbs…
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What Should You Do About Toxic Social Media Posts?

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Social media is an unavoidable method of communication. Ignoring social media completely is a mistake. You must shepherd people online as well as in person. Much of social media is benign, but some of it can become toxic. How should you handle harmful posts when you encounter them?

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Winning Over Three Kinds of Your Most Difficult Church Members

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Every church has difficult people. Most people will be difficult at some point. Likely, you’ve been a difficult person. Some are consistently difficult, while others are only difficult in certain scenarios. Do not confuse difficult people with antagonists. Difficult people challenge you. Antagonists are hostile. Difficult people can be supportive. Antagonists default to opposition. Difficult…
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Five Characteristics of Pastors Who Overcome a Church Bully

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Almost every pastor at some point will be confronted by a church bully. This person is usually a control freak, and turns on the pastor when the pastor does not do his bidding. Thom and Sam look at five traits of pastors who have overcome these bullies.

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What Changes with a Move from a Church of 50 to a Church of 150

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When pastors move from one size church to another, they have to adapt. One common pastoral transition is to move from a church of 50 congregants to a church of 150. I won’t get into whether a pastor should make this move or not. Let’s assume the move is God’s will. What changes should this pastor expect?

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Five Reasons Why I Am Hopeful for Churches in 2020

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Perhaps my optimism is influenced by the Christmas season and the hope of the Christ child whose birth we celebrate in two days. But I think it’s more than that. Much more. Let me be clear. I know there are many struggling churches. I know there are many hurting and beaten up pastors. I don’t…
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Five Major Reasons Your Church May Be Stuck

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From church idols to church busyness, Thom and Sam discuss the major reasons why your church might be stuck. Sometimes the reason a church is stuck is that there is a fear of change, other times because of a bully. Listen in as Thom and Sam talk about the issues and potential solutions. Reasons a…