Phil Cooke, Author at MinistryWatch
Why forgiveness does not automatically restore a Christian leader to responsibility
Forgiveness and reinstatement are not the same decision. Phil Cooke on why ministry leaders must separate spiritual restoration from organizational responsibility — and why compassion can sometimes cloud judgment.
Every time something pops up on the Christian radar, it’s embarrassing and frustrating to see how many Christian critics leap to immediately “expose” it as false—especially on social media.
Obviously a pastor, ministry or nonprofit leader is primarily there because of the mission, but when is that an excuse not to pay them what they’re worth?
OPINION--During many years as a consultant to churches and ministries worldwide, one of the most frustrating challenges I’ve discovered within Christian organizations is an overemphasis on loyalty.
The Top Six Risky Habits of Pastors in Trouble
My friend and marketing expert Jonathan Bock and I were asking people on the street what they thought about “Christians.” The response? Hypocritical, judgmental, harsh, phony, insensitive, bigoted, and exclusive. Not exactly the “Fruit of the Spirit” the Bible describes ...
