Five of the Most Common Questions Pastors Ask

Episode #410
February 27, 2018
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Podcast Episode #410

There’s a continual dialogue between pastors and our team at ThomRainer.com and Church Answers. Because of this, we hear from pastors on an ongoing basis. Today we cover some of the questions we get the most.

Some highlights from today’s episode include:

  • When considering leaving your current pastorate, always consider both the push and the pull.
  • There are more resources available to churches than ever before, but it’s also harder to decide which ones to use.
  • Peer opinions and expert opinions help the most when making decisions about a new resource.
  • You are not the only pastor facing a specific issue. Other pastors are often going through the same struggles.

The five questions we get the most are:

  1. Should I leave or stay?
  2. What is the best resource for _________?
  3. What is the best polity for my church?
  4. How do I handle a power group in my church?
  5. How do I handle this staff situation?

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