
4 dangers pastors need protection from
Pastors don’t need to serve in fear. However, we do need to be protected from all of the dangerous threats to our lives, families and ministries.

Pastors don’t need to serve in fear. However, we do need to be protected from all of the dangerous threats to our lives, families and ministries.

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As a young pastor in my first church, I was keenly aware my congregation had a lot of problems. It had suffered years of numerical decline, in no small part as a result of immorality among the pastoral staff and embezzlement by a church treasurer. People were disillusioned, cynical and defensive.

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We almost can’t help ourselves. When we gather with a group of friends or people who share something in common, we often start talking in a way that excludes others.

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Vision is not measured by statements on a wall. Vision is revealed by how a church operates, evaluates ministry, and envisions the future.
When it comes to church finances, trust is everything. Every dollar given in tithes, offerings, or designated gifts is an act of worship, and our churches have the responsibility to handle those resources with integrity. The truth is, no church is completely immune to financial missteps, or even fraud. But with some intentional safeguards in place, we can reduce risk, protect our ministries, and strengthen the confidence of those who give.