Ep. 301: Dealing with disagreements among elders
Pastors must handle disagreements with wisdom, prioritizing unity, direct communication, and mutual respect. Healthy leadership requires open dialogue, spiritual maturity, and a commitment to resolving conflicts graciously while maintaining strong relationships.
Brian and Jim discuss these things and more on this episode of Trench Talk
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(02:01) Biblical Foundation for Unity
(08:39) Essential Areas of Agreement for Elders
Membership and leadership selection
First-tier doctrinal issues (deity of Christ, salvation)
Issues affecting church unity
(16:31)Handling Disagreements directly while avoiding gossip and slander
(28:00) Practical Practices for Healthy Eldership
(33:05) Final words and prayer