Pastors and their critics : A Guide to coping with criticism in ministry /

"Beeke and Thompson provide biblical, practical, and effective tools to handle all types of criticism and to respond with godly wisdom. A vital tool for church leaders and pastors"-- Full description

Main Author: Beeke, Joel R.
Other Authors: Thompson, Nick.
Published: Phillipsburg, New Jersey : P&R Publishing, 2020
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: A largely unaddressed problem
  • Biblical foundations for coping with criticism: Old Testament foundations for coping with criticism
  • Christological foundations for coping with criticism
  • Practical principles for coping with criticism: Receive criticism realistically
  • Receive criticism humbly
  • Respond with sober judgment
  • Respond with grace
  • Practical principles for constructive criticism in the church: Giving constructive critique to others
  • Cultivating a church culture open to constructive critique
  • Theological vision for coping with criticism: Reorient your perspective
  • Appendix: Preparing for the fires of criticism while in seminary.