Rural Pastor's Talk

In this episode we discuss...

what to do when members of our congregation begin to 'bite' us!
- Where do we start?
  - With Scripture!
  - Acts 20:28
  - Acts 14:19-23
  - Titus 1:5
  - 1 Peter 5:1-14
  - Hebrews 13:17
  - Titus 1:9
  - Colossians 3:16
- What practical principles can we put in place?
  - Have a heart devoted to and SATISFIED in Christ.
  - Have a heart devoted to the spiritual health and maturity of the body of Christ.
  - Have a heart of humility and patience.
  - Lead well, even when it’s hard.
  - Don’t lead alone.
- Practical questions to ask.
  - What can I own here?
  - What can I learn here?
  - What needs correction?
  - Is there an underlying issue that needs addressed?
  - Often sheep who bite are dealing with some kind of pain or difficulty. How can you love and help?
  - Sometimes biting sheep are malnourished. How can you help? How can you avoid this?

The listener question we answer this week:

Denny from PA asks, “Is it okay for a pastor to retire? Or should he work until he dies?”

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