24 min 13 s

Rev. Doug Bixby

The trust vs. mistrust stage of pastoral ministry

A new pastor arrives in the middle of the “movie” of a congregation’s life

Avoid triangulation, not conflict;

Interim time can allow the congregation to catch its breath;

During the interim time does the congregation primarily need healing or helping?

Giving authority without responsibility invites the church monster to rear its head;

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