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 … Read More
How to Respond to Criticism – Seven Great Questions
Some of the most frequently asked questions I get from Pastors deal with handling criticism. It comes up in coaching networks, at live events and in simple conversations – so I’m always looking for how other people deal with critical words. Recently I read this article from my friend and Coaching Alum Hal Seed, where he suggests seven questions to … Read More
The Hard Truth About Criticism for Church Leaders
Every church leader I’ve ever known has felt the biting sting of criticism. Most of us learn quickly that critics are a fact of life for those who have been called to leadership in Christ’s church – but that doesn’t exempt us from the pain. As a result, I’m always on the lookout for sound teaching on the topic. Here’s … Read More