Earlier this week at ThomRainer.com:
4 Reasons Churches Don’t Practice Church Discipline — Jeremy Kimble
Churches reject the practice of church discipline for lots of reasons. Some believe the practice doesn’t comport with the biblical concept of love. Related to that idea, some will point out that none of us are perfect, and therefore we should not be focused on getting rid of people when they sin. Still others maintain that the church can err in their practice of church discipline since the church is filled with fallible, sinful human beings. Finally, some maintain such a practice is far too invasive of private lives.
15 Absolutely Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Staff Member — Marty Duren
To the oft regret of many, the search and interview process is not always adequate. Even with the best of intentions, a new staff member—it may become quickly apparent—is the wrong hire. Bill Hybels long ago suggested the 3-C framework (character, competency, chemistry), while others add a fourth: calling. The essential questions proposed below fit within the C-framework, whether three or four C’s are used.
Research Reveals Realities of Being a Pastor’s Spouse — Eric Geiger
Honoring your pastors surely includes honoring their spouses. LifeWay Research recently completed and published a research project sponsored by the North American Mission Board on spouses of pastors. More than 700 pastors’ spouses were interviewed and the results reveal both the blessings and…
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