How does a pastor face being attacked and betrayed by one of his most supportive church members?
Some of the most painful situations I have ever faced in ministry is when those whom are your biggest supporters are the ones who turn on you. I can remember trembling when I read Charles Spurgeon’s advice, “Prepare for when your dearest brother betrays you.” What, you mean that will happen?
In over 16 years of pastoral ministry, I can still remember the most hateful and painful letter I have ever received. It was from one of my dearest supporters and defenders of me and my ministry at the time, who had just left the church over a difficult decision I had to make that personally effected this individual.
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