I find pastors often struggle with these emotions. Truthfully, the last of these five is not an issue for me, but the other four are frequent visitors. Part of the problem is that many pastors feel that admitting these fears will lead to more of the circumstances that increase their fears. They think bottling up …
More from Paul Tripp’s book Dangerous Calling. Directed specifically at pastors, these diagnostic questions are meant to reveal whether we’re motivated by the kingdom of self or the kingdom of God. And then, a bit further down the page a question which sums it all up. I’m certain they’ll resonate with any Christian, but Tripp’s …
This table lists the vocations that psychopaths are most and least drawn to. I think there’s probably something to be learnt from which column you first peruse. I know clergy are listed eight. I’m sure we’re all willing to try harder. source
Paul Tripp describes how pastors come to live the spiritual lives that pastors tell everyone else they should not live. …it is my grief to say that individualized, privatized Christianity still lives. Sadly, it lives in the lives and ministries of many pastors who have forged or been allowed to forge a life that is …
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