How Do You Respond to a Member Who Thinks You Should Resign?

A few days ago, I received an email with this report from Thom Rainer. Thought I should share it as I go through my time in God’s Waiting Room.

HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO A MEMBER WHO THINKS YOU SHOULD RESIGN?

1.    Don’t respond directly immediately

2.    Remember most of the time they are in a distinct minority

3.    Pray for the critic

4.    Pray for discernment

5.    Move on to the positive

Some highlights from today’s Rainer Report:

• We often don’t want to pray for our critics, but it’s what we’re biblically commanded to do.
• Pastors, be sure to spend time with people who have positive outlooks.