Regardless of your church’s denomination, style or size, there’s one thing that you and I have in common…

Every one of us deals with criticism from time to time.

Criticism is a reality for those of us called into church leadership.

You may have had 50 compliments about Sunday’s message, but that ONE critical comment is the only one you remember come Monday morning (can I get an Amen?).

It may seem like everywhere you go there is a detractor eager to criticize (maybe lately more than ever!). Since pastoring is a job that’s done in the public eye, everyone has an opinion on how we are doing. If you talk to ten people, you will get eleven opinions on what a pastor should be.

Jesus reminds us that we will face persecution:

“Do you remember what I told you? ‘A slave is not greater than their master.’ Since they persecuted me, naturally they will persecute you. And if they had listened to me, they would listen to you.” – John 15:20

If you’re not careful, criticism will bring damaging effects to you, your ministry and all the key relationships in your life (with God, your spouse & family, and those who call your church home).

Since I know this is a pain we all feel, I have compiled what I’ve been learning about how to handle criticism in a healthy and God-honoring way, and I want to share that with you…

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I hope you’ll go ahead and download your copy now and print it out to read this week, because we all fit into one of these three categories of leaders…

1. Those who have faced criticism in the past.
2. Those who are currently facing criticism.
3. Those who will face criticism soon.

The point is – grab it ASAP because I can only make this e-book available for free TODAY.

I know that God will use it to help you process critical feedback in a healthy way and focus on what He’s called you to do.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Your partner in ministry,

Nelson

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About Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.