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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... my God upon remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now.” Table of Contents An Appeal to Pastors The Fate of v.
... my God upon remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now.” Table of Contents An Appeal to Pastors The Fate of v.
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... praying in public in New York City, the site of one of our greatest Awakenings. This past revival started with thousands praying publicly. He reports: Police arrested a New York City Councilman and Pastor Fernando Cabrera, Pastor Bill ...
... praying in public in New York City, the site of one of our greatest Awakenings. This past revival started with thousands praying publicly. He reports: Police arrested a New York City Councilman and Pastor Fernando Cabrera, Pastor Bill ...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... prayed for you; that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” This instruction speaks to the benefit of having leaders over others who give help to those under them. But when this ...
... prayed for you; that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” This instruction speaks to the benefit of having leaders over others who give help to those under them. But when this ...
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... prayer and conviction that this message sparks a revival in America that will change our direction from moving away from God. We need to come back to Him! I'll say it again. We need a Fourth Great Awakening! I have experienced great ...
... prayer and conviction that this message sparks a revival in America that will change our direction from moving away from God. We need to come back to Him! I'll say it again. We need a Fourth Great Awakening! I have experienced great ...
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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