There’s something very sad and scary about the way too many pastors are leaving the ministry lately.
What’s also notable is that these pastors are as likely to be from a large, vibrant and growing church as a small, struggling and shrinking church.
Despite all the expectations we put on it, church growth is not necessarily a reflection of congregational or pastoral health.
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While the Church Growth Movement created larger churches and opportunities, it also created larger dangers.
“In the first twenty years of the movement, research focused on principles; lately the focus has been on discovering new techniques, programs, or methods.” (Elmer Towns)
A conversation with Eugene Peterson’s biographer on how simple pastoral presence is the healthy alternative to Christian celebrity.
