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Why It’s Great to Be a Faceless, Nameless Pastor

By Filings on Wed, 03/10/21
Church & Ministry
Humility
Pastoral Leadership

“Unfortunately, many of the men who ‘inspired’ me in my early years of ministry were all celebrities who have since been released from their pastor jobs. Almost all of the pastors I looked up to back in 2011, 2012, 2013 are now considered cheaters, liars, abusers, drunks, and narcissists.” - C. Leaders

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josh p

NewWell-said. I’m hoping that

Wed, 03/10/21
Well-said. I’m hoping that one positive that comes out of all the celebrity pastor train wrecks is that men and women love and pray for their own pastors more.
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Josh S

NewWhat Every Pastor Should Pray

Thu, 03/11/21

“Lord, save me from fame.”

Josh Stilwell, associate pastor, Alathea Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa.

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