What Ever Happened to Respect?: America’S Loss of Respect for PastorsAuthorHouse, 2005 M08 10 - 244 páginas Is there something taking place in our beloved country? It seems the respect for our government, society, and religious institutions are eroding. America is losing its influence and respect as a world leader. Many of our citizens believe our country is beyond saving from absolute destruction. They say we have crossed the threshold of no return. There are many reasons for these thoughts of doom, but one glaring observation stands out. Our citizens are not focused on fundamental family traditions, less government involvement in our lives and strong Christian ethics. There is a silent movement away from respecting the leaders of our government, communities and churches. Our minds are bombarded with thoughts from free thinkers who have no Christian values. Even the mindset of pastors is changing. This is alarming because the fate of our nation rests in the minds of its leaders! Dr. Ayers has opened my thinking to the possibility of a potential danger lurking within our churches and society a failure to respect those in authority. It was difficult for me to accept my role as a pastor in this assault of Satan upon us. I agree with Phil in his assessment that we need a revival! -A local pastor in the Roanoke Valley If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. -Abraham Lincoln Lord, help us who cannot preach to pray for the man who does! Have you, dear Friend, who cannot preach, made a point of praying for the pastor of the Church to which you belong? It is a great sin on the part of Church members if they do not daily sustain their pastor by their prayers! -Charles Spurgeon -1892, Sermon #2261 |
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Página xviii
... Biblical mandate. Some of the churches of America expect him to be a resident expert in every area of life. The pastor is the CEO, team leader, human resource director, building superintendent, plumber, electrician, security guard ...
... Biblical mandate. Some of the churches of America expect him to be a resident expert in every area of life. The pastor is the CEO, team leader, human resource director, building superintendent, plumber, electrician, security guard ...
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... Biblical responsibilities of his calling and thus, he is to be seen in a positive way. The Apostle Paul says to respond “in love.” Members of the church are to respond to him by showing a favorable regard toward him and not constantly ...
... Biblical responsibilities of his calling and thus, he is to be seen in a positive way. The Apostle Paul says to respond “in love.” Members of the church are to respond to him by showing a favorable regard toward him and not constantly ...
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... Biblical principles of dealing with such matters ensued, and it was suggested that we let the deacons handle this situation. After I explained to her that she would be called publicly as a witness against these people, she calmed down ...
... Biblical principles of dealing with such matters ensued, and it was suggested that we let the deacons handle this situation. After I explained to her that she would be called publicly as a witness against these people, she calmed down ...
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... Biblical review of the pastor, it is not an exhaustive attempt to defend the authority given a pastor. It refers to the authority issue in each century leading up to today. It does not attempt to differentiate between the philosophies ...
... Biblical review of the pastor, it is not an exhaustive attempt to defend the authority given a pastor. It refers to the authority issue in each century leading up to today. It does not attempt to differentiate between the philosophies ...
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... Biblical doctrine. This is one reason for the breakdown of respect for the pastor's role within the church and community. Sound doctrine is built upon the belief that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God. This means that words were ...
... Biblical doctrine. This is one reason for the breakdown of respect for the pastor's role within the church and community. Sound doctrine is built upon the belief that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God. This means that words were ...
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America and Pastoring was Changing 1800 1900 | 43 |
The Pastor Becomes a Professional 1900 2012 | 55 |
So Where is America Now? | 65 |
Does Fundamentalism Harm or Help? | 83 |
A Fresh Look at Some Old Truths | 105 |
A Final Thought | 173 |
Appendix A A Sample Case Study | 179 |
Appendix B Hartford Seminary Research | 185 |
Appendix C Clerical Dismissals in Colonial and Revolutionary New Hampshire | 189 |
Appendix D Summary of Behaviors and Attitudes of Respect | 191 |
End Notes | 193 |
Scripture Index | 203 |
Bibliography | 205 |
So Simple Yet So Hard To Apply | 121 |
Gaining Respect by Renewing our Minds | 137 |
Strategies for Restoring Pastoral Respectability | 151 |
VITA | 211 |
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Página 121 - I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man : but I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
Página 113 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Página 180 - And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
Página 156 - My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness ; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.