December 2010
3 posts
He's Pastor-Man! Personal Blog by Daryl Crouch
Devout followers of Christ and disconnected nonbelievers alike have a certain picture of what a pastor should be like. Whether I’m on the golf course, attending a community event, or among “church-people,” the tone of the conversation usually changes when I’m introduced as a preacher or pastor. People aren’t sure what to call me…Brother? Doctor? Pastor? Mister? Reverend? Sometimes it’s just...
Constructive Conflict - Personal Blog of Daryl...
Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. Most of us deal with conflict by avoiding it. We ignore it. We stuff it. We sweep it under the carpet. We put off the tough conversations. Why? Because they are tough. But I recently heard leadership speaker John Maxwell say, “Shovel the pile while it is small.” Every relationship is full of obstacles and challenges that create conflict. Here are a few steps that...
How to Get a New Pastor - Personal Blog of Daryl...
It’s one thing (and often a difficult thing) to find a new pastor. It’s something quite different to “get” a new pastor. So many expectations exist. How is he like the last guy? What will he do about my priorities? Does he like what I like? What will change in my area of interest? What do we have in common? How will he click with my friends? The list of questions and expectations is...