Revitalize and Replant More Pastoral Warning Signs
Sep 23, 2025
This discussion delves into alarming signs in pastoral ministry, highlighting issues like entitlement and greed among leaders. The hosts emphasize the dangers of controlling leadership that manipulates congregations and fosters a lack of tenderness. They explore the implications of tribalism in ministries and how social media can exacerbate cliques. Additionally, they critique an unbalanced gospel, urging a pursuit of holiness. The conversation wraps up with encouragement for self-assessment and spiritual renewal.
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Entitlement Breeds Celebrity Culture
- Entitlement creeps in when pastors feel indispensable and surround themselves with affirming insiders.
- Mark Clifton warns that this leads to celebrity culture and manipulative claims on congregations.
Don't Bank Good Deeds As Leverage
- Avoid leveraging good deeds to create obligation in your flock; it manipulates trust for personal gain.
- Repent quickly if you notice yourself banking favors to demand later.
The 'Elijah Syndrome' Example
- Dan Hurst calls this the 'Elijah syndrome' where a minister feels he alone serves God and deserves better.
- He uses Elijah's bitterness to illustrate pastors who start demanding what they think they deserve.