Bully Pulpit: When the Pulpit is Bullied

How high should standards be for a pastor and his ministry? Do we rate his success in congregation size, fame, or by how white his teeth are? Standards can be unrealistic and unbiblical when a new pastor comes on the scene, and comparisons can foster a culture of critique and criticism. Bad pastors are a reality. However, the church has a common crisis at hand: are we firing, disrespecting, even "bullying" otherwise competent men who don't live up to our superficial standards? But what if there is a real problem with your pastor? How do you deal with it? If you are on either side of this scenario, tune in as our in-house reverends, Carl and Todd, share helpful resources and advice for both congregant and pastor. As for Aimee, she's packin' heat to keep these boys in their place – one nun-chuck for Todd and one for Carl. If you have enjoyed this weeks Bully Pulpit then you will like this free audio download God's Sovereignty and the Call of the Pastor by Eric Redmond  from The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. You can redeem your free gift at Reformed Resources.Todd Pruitt's series of posts entitled "Battered Pastors":1. http://mortificationofspin.org/mos/1517/battered-pastors-1#.VJGV6cZJFWd2. http://mortificationofspin.org/mos/1517/battered-pastors-2#.VJGV8cZJFWd3. http://mortificationofspin.org/mos/1517/battered-pastors-3-0#.VJGV-8ZJFWd4. http://mortificationofspin.org/mos/1517/battered-pastors-4-0#.VJGWA8ZJFWd5. http://mortificationofspin.org/mos/1517/battered-pastors-5-0#.VJGWC8ZJFWd