What Ever Happened to Respect?: America’S Loss of Respect for PastorsIs there something taking place in our beloved country? It seems the respect for our government, society, and religious institutions are eroding. America is losing its influence and respect as a world leader. Many of our citizens believe our country is beyond saving from absolute destruction. They say we have crossed the threshold of no return. There are many reasons for these thoughts of doom, but one glaring observation stands out. Our citizens are not focused on fundamental family traditions, less government involvement in our lives and strong Christian ethics. There is a silent movement away from respecting the leaders of our government, communities and churches. Our minds are bombarded with thoughts from free thinkers who have no Christian values. Even the mindset of pastors is changing. This is alarming because the fate of our nation rests in the minds of its leaders! Dr. Ayers has opened my thinking to the possibility of a potential danger lurking within our churches and society a failure to respect those in authority. It was difficult for me to accept my role as a pastor in this assault of Satan upon us. I agree with Phil in his assessment that we need a revival! -A local pastor in the Roanoke Valley If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. -Abraham Lincoln Lord, help us who cannot preach to pray for the man who does! Have you, dear Friend, who cannot preach, made a point of praying for the pastor of the Church to which you belong? It is a great sin on the part of Church members if they do not daily sustain their pastor by their prayers! -Charles Spurgeon -1892, Sermon #2261 |
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... Lord your God with all your heart , with all your soul , and with your entire mind . ' This is the first and great commandment . And the second is like it : ' You shall love your neighbor as yourself . ' On these two commandments hang ...
... Lord your God with all your heart , with all your soul , and with your entire mind . ' This is the first and great commandment . And the second is like it : ' You shall love your neighbor as yourself . ' On these two commandments hang ...
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... Lord, help us who cannot preach to pray for the man who does! Have you, dear friend, who cannot preach, made a point of praying for the pastor of the Church to which you belong? It is a great sin on the part of Church members if they do ...
... Lord, help us who cannot preach to pray for the man who does! Have you, dear friend, who cannot preach, made a point of praying for the pastor of the Church to which you belong? It is a great sin on the part of Church members if they do ...
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... Lord said, 'Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you; that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” This instruction speaks ...
... Lord said, 'Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you; that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” This instruction speaks ...
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... Lord Jesus Christ. These explorers asked God to help them promote the gospel and spread the truths of Jesus Christ in this unknown land. Pastors would become the mouth pieces for God as the country grew into an independent nation. They ...
... Lord Jesus Christ. These explorers asked God to help them promote the gospel and spread the truths of Jesus Christ in this unknown land. Pastors would become the mouth pieces for God as the country grew into an independent nation. They ...
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... Lord and admonish you , and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake . " The word " esteem " in English can be rendered " respect . " Respect kindles thoughts of honor , courtesy and regards . The phrase , “ And that you ...
... Lord and admonish you , and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake . " The word " esteem " in English can be rendered " respect . " Respect kindles thoughts of honor , courtesy and regards . The phrase , “ And that you ...
Contents
Why Respect Pastors? | 1 |
Pastoring in the Early Days 1600 1700 | 13 |
Pastoring Becomes Localized More Diverse and Difficult 17001800 | 23 |
America and Pastoring was Changing 1800 1900 | 43 |
The Pastor Becomes a Professional 1900 2012 | 55 |
So Where is America Now? | 65 |
Does Fundamentalism Harm or Help? | 83 |
A Fresh Look at Some Old Truths | 105 |
A Final Thought | 173 |
Appendix A A Sample Case Study | 179 |
Appendix B Hartford Seminary Research | 185 |
Appendix C Clerical Dismissals in Colonial and Revolutionary New Hampshire | 189 |
Appendix D Summary of Behaviors and Attitudes of Respect | 191 |
End Notes | 193 |
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So Simple Yet So Hard To Apply | 121 |
Gaining Respect by Renewing our Minds | 137 |
Strategies for Restoring Pastoral Respectability | 151 |
VITA | 211 |
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