Churches Still Depend on Clergy Housing Allowance
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“Despite recent legal cases and reports of greedy abuses, experts say the longstanding benefit remains safe.” - C.Today
How serious is the clergy shortage in conservative churches?
We have long heard of clergy shortages among Roman Catholics and liberal mainline churches. Now, it seems, conservative churches are sharing the problem. It is referred to as “The Great American Clergy Shortage.”
I am in the process of retiring after having been in pastoral ministry for 43 years. I will be retiring by November 1; for months now, I have been trying to work with a pastoral selection committee to find a new pastor. The pickings are very, very slim.
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Pastors Report Struggling With Time Management, Over-Commitment
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“Half (51%) say time management is an aspect that needs attention or investment today, while 43% specifically point to developing a balance between work and home.” - Lifeway
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Little Church, Big Faith
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“There are plenty of challenges for small congregations, but they also bring unique strengths.” - CToday
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Tim Keller reflects on 'design deficits' in megachurches: 'Poor places for formation and pastoral care'
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“In a lengthy Facebook post, the 71-year-old pastor shared his thoughts on megachurches to explain why the New York City-based church he founded…decided to split into three congregations following his retirement.” - CPost
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John MacArthur’s Church to Produce Feature Length Documentary About Fighting Pandemic Health Restrictions
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From the synopsis: “When Grace Community Church faces state orders to shut down indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they realize the state’s attempt to replace Jesus Christ as the head of the Church” - C.Leaders
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Willy Rice, SBC presidential candidate, drops out
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“Rice had come under fire for ordaining a deacon with a history of sexual misconduct.” - RNS
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“We keep bad leaders around because we want someone who can make us feel something.”
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“The Cross… also reveals, in history’s most transcendent moment, that Jesus’ focus is not on trying to evoke feelings in others. Nor is it on stoically demonstrating timeless truth.” - TGC
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Ukrainians protest at California church for hosting Tucker Carlson speech
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“Ukrainian Americans held a silent protest outside Awaken Church in San Diego County as it hosted a controversial guest speaker Saturday, Fox News Host Tucker Carlson.” - Fox
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Why Transactional Leadership Hurts the Church
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“1. Transactional leadership prioritizes results over relationships…. 2. Transactional leadership values performance over genuineness.” - TGC
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