What I Wish I’d Learned From Hershael York
(Over the next few posts, I’m going to talk about several reasons why the book “Fallen Pastor” is for anyone concerned about the future of the church. We are in the midst of a crisis and need to...
View ArticleThe Church As Mistress: The Wounded Church, Part 1
I got an email a few weeks ago from a friend of mine, Ben Simpson, who reminded me of the dangers of pastors loving their churches more than Christ. I suggest you go read his blog. He’s a great thinker...
View ArticleDoing God’s Job for Him: Getting Vengance on Those Who Sin
Over the past three years, I’ve seen a lot of anger. Some of it has been anger I’ve produced. Sometimes, I’ll be counseling a fallen pastor and see others angry at him for the moral failure he...
View ArticleLashing Out After A Pastor Falls: How Bad It Can Get
Lately, both Allison and I have been ministering to fallen ministers and their significant others. A recurring theme has arisen in many of these conversations: “How angry is the ex-wife/husband in the...
View ArticleMen Who Smell Like Pigs: Restoring a Fallen Pastor
I’ve been ministering to fallen pastors for over three years now through my book and this blog. It’s been a unique joy and blessing. Recently, I’ve been taking the stance that all churches, members and...
View ArticleThe Danger of this Website
I love my ministry to fallen pastors. Not a week goes by that I don’t get an email from a man who has fallen and needs help. Whether it’s a man who has fallen from ministry, a church whose pastor who...
View ArticleWBFFA: The Most Awesome Words Of Wisdom You’ll Hear Today
Haven’t posted a Weekend Blog Free For All in a while. It’s because I’ve been too busy getting old. The WBFFA is my chance to take a break from the regular blogs I do. For that matter, I haven’t been...
View ArticleFallen Pastors and Family Reactions
Over the past four years as I’ve ministered to fallen pastors like myself, I’ve had the opportunity to listen to how different families have reacted to their fall from ministry. For the most part, it...
View ArticleHershael York Interview, Pt. 1: True Repentance & Brokenness
Dr. Hershael York is known by many as the preaching professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. By some, he’s known as an outspoken critic for moral and Christian issues. To a few hundred,...
View ArticleHershael York, Pt. 2: Pornography, Ministry Failure & Prevention
This is part two of my interview with Dr. Hershael York concerning fallen pastors, grace, ministry failure, and all kinds of things. If you missed part one, please go there first. If not, here is part...
View ArticlePastors and Divorce
Many pastors who have committed adultery end up with the woman they commit adultery with. I was one. Let me share with you a couple of things before I start. The statistic is non-negotiable: 2% of...
View ArticleHershael York Interview, Pt. 1: Check Out Pastorwell.com
I’m reposting this interview I did with my friend Dr. Hershael York because I want to draw your attention to his new webpage, Pastorwell.com. Take a moment to check it out and bookmark it. There is...
View ArticleWhen a Pastor Falls 2: Confronting the Pastor
This series is about how church leadership can effectively handle the fall of their pastor when he has been accused of sexual immorality. It is a horrible situation for any church to find themselves...
View ArticleFallen Pastors and Divorce
This isn’t an easy post. Some fallen pastors who have committed adultery end up with the woman they commit adultery with. I was one. Let me share with you a couple of things before I start. The...
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