A. Amos Love

Lin

“Having what some think is ‘authority’ or leadership over others is
a huge sin trap.”

Yes, “a hugh sin trap”

I have seen the dangers of “Titles,” of “Pastors,” and of “leaders.”
Spiritual abuse for both the “leader” and those “being led” by man.
My conclusion is the word and position of “leader” is very, very dangerous for both.

If “pastors” and “leaders” (as we see them today) are of God?
He’s not taking very good care of His shepherds; Is He? 😉
Hmmm? Wonder why?

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According to the Francis A. Schaeffer Institute of Church Leadership (2007)
• 77% say they do “not” have a good marriage.
• 71% have felt burned out or depressed.
• 70% do not have someone they consider a close friend.
• 40% report a serious conflict with a parishioner at least once a month.
• 38% are divorced or seriously considering divorce.

According to the Ministering to Ministers Foundation…
• Over 1600 pastors in the U.S. are forced out of their positions each month.
• Nearly 1 in 4 pastors experience a forced termination at least once during their ministry.
•Only 54% of pastors go back into full-time church related positions.

Think we might have a problem Lin?
70% of pastors-leaders are depressed or burnt out.
Don’t have a close friend. Hmmm?

That’s who is running the show. “Leadership?” Oy Vey!!!
That’s who is abusing God’s sheep.
I have been both abused and the abuser. It’s not pretty.

1600 pastors a month, that’s 19,000 a year, leave or are pushed out. Wow!!!
That’s a lot of broken hearts, disappointments, feelings of failure, pain, abuse.

Hmmm? “Pastor – Leader,” is this a “Title” or “position” in the scriptures?
In the Bible, How many congregations are… led by a pastor?