In Curbside Vote, Church Calls New Pastor

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Winterhaven Florida: “In a drive-in vote April 5, following social distancing guidelines, the church voted to call Totman as pastor. He will begin ministering at the church by the middle of July.” - GARBC

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Dysfunctional Elders Make a Dysfunctional Church

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“Until church members see humility, unity, and equality exercised among the elders, they likely won’t practice these redemptive qualities with each another. Instead, they’ll parody Christianity in worship and service instead of mirroring the life of Christ (Gal. 4:19).” - TGC

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10 Internal Signs of a Leadership Ego Problem

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“Some people are openly arrogant. Even if they don’t always recognize it, others quickly see it in them….many of us struggle privately with ego. To help you determine if that’s the case for you, here are some signs honest, vulnerable pastors have shared with me over the years.” - Church Leaders

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What Clergy Need to Know About Mandatory Reporting

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“Currently, clergy are considered mandatory reporters in about half of all states. But even those laws vary because of the unique nature of pastoral care. Some states that include clergy as mandatory reporters exempt pastors from that requirement if abuse is disclosed or discovered during ‘pastorally privileged conversations.’” - Church Leaders

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