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The Culture Of Biblical Restoration
Restoration, Pastoring Pastor Dan Livingston Restoration, Pastoring Pastor Dan Livingston

The Culture Of Biblical Restoration

In over 20 years of ministering to pastors, I have heard one statement over and over again, “If I ever did experience failure of any type, I could never go to anyone within my own denomination or fellowship, because I know If I did, I would be history.” This is a sad understanding of the truth behind the lack of fellowship and relationships within Christian organizations.

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The Perfect Storm
Renovation, Pastoring Pastor Robert Pooley Renovation, Pastoring Pastor Robert Pooley

The Perfect Storm

I felt like I was going through the most difficult season of my life, and these were people that I had poured into when they went through tough times. I felt abandoned. Ministry became harder and harder.

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Oh, I’m Stressed
Renovation, Pastoring Pastor Robert Pooley Renovation, Pastoring Pastor Robert Pooley

Oh, I’m Stressed

See, I can’t promise you that you’ll never have problems. However, I can promise you that you will have problems. But here’s what you need to know: In the midst of your problems, you can have peace, and that is so important.

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When Ministry Doesn’t Feel Like Home
Renovation, Pastoring Pastor Dan Livingston Renovation, Pastoring Pastor Dan Livingston

When Ministry Doesn’t Feel Like Home

We don’t always feel welcome here on earth. We wonder if there is a place here for us. People can make us feel unwanted. Tragedy leaves us feeling like intruders. Strangers in a land not our own. We don’t always feel welcome here, and the truth is we shouldn’t. This is not our home. To feel unwelcome is no tragedy. Indeed it is healthy.

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God, I Had Different Plans
Preservation, Pastoring Pastor Brad Livingston Preservation, Pastoring Pastor Brad Livingston

God, I Had Different Plans

I’ll never forget one Sunday after church I went home, sat on my back porch, and cried. I felt like a failure because, after two whole years, we weren’t at Elevation Church status in our online participation or worship culture. We weren’t at Church of the Highlands status in our Small Group participation and weekly attendance. I thought to myself, “Man, I’m a failure!”

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This Isn’t What I Signed Up For
Preservation, Pastoring Pastor Brad Livingston Preservation, Pastoring Pastor Brad Livingston

This Isn’t What I Signed Up For

One thing I’ve learned is that regardless of whether you’re a long-tenured pastor, a recent church planter, or a pastor of a recent church succession, you better have a “burning bush” moment if you’re going to say yes to pastoring, because at every turn you’re going to come face to face with some things that truly make you say, “This isn’t what I signed up for!”

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The Culture Of Biblical Restoration
Restoration, Pastoring Pastor Dan Livingston Restoration, Pastoring Pastor Dan Livingston

The Culture Of Biblical Restoration

In over 20 years of ministering to pastors, I have heard one statement over and over again, “If I ever did experience failure of any type, I could never go to anyone within my own denomination or fellowship, because I know If I did, I would be history.” This is a sad understanding of the truth behind the lack of fellowship and relationships within Christian organizations.

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