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Learning from the Biggest Ministry Mistakes
We all make mistakes—make the most of them by learning from them in positive ways.
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Topics:Character, Conflict, Growth, Leadership, Mistakes, Transitions
Filters:Church board, Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor
Purpose:Discipleship
References:James 5:16
Date Added:December 02, 2004
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Overview

Wouldn't it be great to go throughout your whole ministry and make all the right decisions — all godly decisions? Of course, you're going to have some missteps in ministry, but that doesn't mean you can't minimize them by learning from other seasoned leaders.

In these eight articles from Leadership journal, church leaders share their testimonies of lessons learned. From being so focused on the job that it led to a crumbling marriage, to unrealistic money expectations, to forgetting about the people, you'll be able to take these unhealthy experiences and make your ministry healthy for the long haul.

This Training Pack contains all of the following:

Misguided Coping Mechanisms
Pete and Geri Scazzero had to get past emotional immaturity before their crumbling marriage and ministry got back on track.
A Leadership Interview

Unrealistic Money Expectations
Sure, God will provide, but what about the congregation?
George R. Cannon Jr.

No Time for Pastorable Moments
Is your work less satisfying because your schedule takes precedence over God’s promptings?
Gordon MacDonald

Presumption at Circle Church
As his dreams crumbled, he questioned God, himself, and his calling. What was God teaching him?
David Mains with Philip Yancey

Losing Touch with Real People
If you want to reach the crew, get into the pit.
Gordon MacDonald

The Day I Forgot the Wedding!
My biggest leadership mistake, and what I learned from it.
Robert Russell

Changing the Team to Fit the Game
If your leadership team stops responding to your coaching, maybe you’re in a whole new game.
Larry Osborne

Being Too Transparent
Three views on preaching about sin—your own.
Larry Osborne


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Posted: May 25, 2009
Anonymous
"Transparency is being taught now more than ever in churches. Has anyone experienced confession in a church or group that caused a church split, divorce, loss of new converts in the church and lost friends etc? " Some sins should be confessed to God and Him alone, no one else should have be drug through all that manure and God forgives & forgets, man says he forgives and remembers all that was done. It's hard to walk through dung and not get some on you, especially dealing with sex and crime issues. It just brings up a stink! David said it best: " You alone oh Lord have I sinned!" It is just crazy to destroy good with ones bad. I need some experiences out there to this issue. Let me hear from you if you care to share. FDurland41@gmail.com

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