Ep. 148: When Pastors in a Church Disagree

Are there things pastors should not disagree on? Are there things they should disagree on? What about when there are disagreements, how much do you share with the congregation? What if the worst happens and a pastors steps down?

Brian and Jim discuss these and much more on this episode of Trenchtalk.

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  • (3:02) Biblical understanding for disagreements among pastors

  • (6:32) Don’t pursue “yes men”: the importance of parody within the pastorate

  • (12:22) Importance of consensus in leadership decisions

  • (14:38) Importance of consensus in church discipline situations

  • (16:02) Importance of consensus in affirmation of primary doctrines

  • (19:38) Disagreements surrounding COVID-19 and health and safety precautions

  • (25:45) Disagreements on building projects and budget planning

  • (26:40) Disagreements where Pastors will not budge or accommodate, and one (or many) pastors need to step down

  • (30:16) Amount of congregational disclosure surrounding disagreements

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