Sep 27, 2022 | Criticism, Difficult people, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast
No matter how great a leader you are, there will always be a few parishioners who don’t like you and feel it’s their calling to criticize you. In part two of their conversation, John & Jim unpack two more behaviors that help leaders when those they lead attack...
Aug 11, 2022 | Criticism, Difficult people, discouragement, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Criticism hurts. No matter how great a leader you are, there will always be a few parishioners who don’t like you and feel it’s their calling to criticize you. This group of people who think you suck can—although they are in the minority—tend to be the most vocal...
Oct 29, 2020 | Abuse, Criticism, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Phariseeism, Uncategorized
Perhaps you’re thinking, “Hmm, Leg Breakers . . . what kind of title is that for a blog?” A few weeks ago, I was reading the Gospel of John, chapter 19, and in verse 31 came across words I’ve read probably a hundred times before, but for some reason they jumped out at...
Mar 30, 2017 | Calling, Criticism, Difficult people, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Criticism hurts. No matter how great a leader you are, there will always be a few parishioners who don’t like you and feel it’s their calling to criticize you. This group who thinks you suck usually ranges anywhere from 4% to 15% of your congregation. And...