Pastoring Partners

Trace · Trace

That was an amazing post P.D. I have so dealt with the Mrs. PW Wanna Be (PWWB). For those who have been on the boards a long while, you may remember the woman who literally went after my husband. She had a bad marriage. As his common practice, dh stayed with her during her husband's complicated cancer sur...

Trace · Trace

Just thought that I'd continue the discussion. I know that my own personal relationship with Christ is of upmost importance. Prayer & staying in the Word goes without saying. Just looking for any practical ideas? I know that I'm not the only one that gets discouraged occasionally.

Deanna · Deanna

Okay, since we're on a roll these past few threads by talking about people leaving, let me share an opposite situation that I also DETEST!! I hate this... People leave an unhealthy preacher-eater church, one where it's tumultuous and toxic, and yada yada and they leave that environment when it blows...

Trace · Trace

What do you say to people in the church who are discouraged that others have left? We have been at our current church for 7 months. We came in to a hurting church in turmoil. God pretty much cleaned house. In this process, there have been SEVERAL people that have left. Since our congregation is small, you...

Deanna · Deanna

Here's a question for you all... I would LOVE to have your wisdom on this issue, not only for the book I'm currently writing, but also for my own help in church ministry. People leaving the church is one of the stickiest situations we all face. Of course when people leave, others are curious. When peo...

Deanna · Deanna

Here's a question for you all... When people leave and others in the church say, "where's so and so?" what do you generally say? Do you just say they left, do you share why if they ask, do you say, "you might want to ask them?" Is it different for every case? Love to know how so...

puppetmaster · puppetmaster

I posted this on my blog, but wanted to post it here, too...getting even more excited and even more scared as my departure from my church approaches....here are some of the things that are most on my mind that I would really appreciate prayer for: *Favor in finding a house/apartment to rent - that is lar...

Trace · Trace

Hi, Ladies: I just have to share how amazed I am. You all have been there with me during the many ups & downs (& downs & downs) over the last few years, and I thank you so much. So I must share this huge UP!! As you know, God has just moved us to our new church at the beginning of February. My dh &a...

Trace · Trace

Hi, Ladies: I just wanted to give you a quick update on what's going on in our lives. (I've been off the computer for a few weeks now & thankful to be able to share.) As you know, we had resigned our church & were waiting on God's direction, all the while living with my parents. I'm thrilled to let y...

puppetmaster · puppetmaster

Well, friends, it's just about official, and in 1-2 weeks, my church will know it, too: I am officially resigning from my position as children's pastor of our church. Not because I hate it - but because God has told me to. He is calling my husband and me back to northern Minnesota [Duluth, to be specific...

SpiritledWoman · SpiritledWoman

I am looking for a Women's Conference to attend with my best friend. We need one that is located in Southern IL, Tennessee or Kentucky. I would absolutely love to go to FL but time and money will not permit.

Deanna · Deanna

Who's with me on this? Who is ready to say: ENOUGH to eating a bag of chips because Sis. Bucketmouth has gotten on your last nerve?? Who's ready to say ENOUGH to eating a box of candy because a volunteer didn't show up AGAIN? Who's ready to say ENOUGH to devoring a McDonalds value meal because you are sh...

puppetmaster · puppetmaster

Yesterday the head of our young adult ministry (and member of the adult and youth worship teams) passed away due to sickle cell anemia. He was 27 years old. We are all in shock - Andre was one of the sweetest guys you'd ever meet. He's the guy I've written about from time to time who was my "enabler&...

Trace · Trace

Hi, Ladies: I thank you for your prayers for my immediate family. Please keep them going. I'm coming to you today to request "serious" prayer for my extended family. I can't go into any details. Just know that my father is a pastor & my brother-in-law/sister are also pastors at Dad...

Trace · Trace

Ladies: My husband & I are coveting your prayers right now. We are seeking God's direction. Thank you so much. Love ya'll, Trace

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Dealing with the Mrs. PW Wanna Be (follow-up to Pastor Deanna's blog post) (Preview) That was an amazing post P.D. I have so dealt with the Mrs. PW Wanna Be (PWWB). For those who have been on the boards a long while, you may remember the woman who literally went after my husband. She had a bad marriage. As his common practice, dh stayed with her during her husband's complicated cancer sur...	Trace	5	2608	Sep 10, 2011 by Deanna
	How do YOU stay focused and encouraged during times of trials? (Preview) Just thought that I'd continue the discussion. I know that my own personal relationship with Christ is of upmost importance. Prayer & staying in the Word goes without saying. Just looking for any practical ideas? I know that I'm not the only one that gets discouraged occasionally.	Trace	3	741	Sep 7, 2011 by Trace
	When new pastors "invite all the people who have left to come back, even though they have a church (Preview) Okay, since we're on a roll these past few threads by talking about people leaving, let me share an opposite situation that I also DETEST!! I hate this... People leave an unhealthy preacher-eater church, one where it's tumultuous and toxic, and yada yada and they leave that environment when it blows...	Deanna	3	924	Sep 7, 2011 by Deanna
	How do you encourage people? (Preview) What do you say to people in the church who are discouraged that others have left? We have been at our current church for 7 months. We came in to a hurting church in turmoil. God pretty much cleaned house. In this process, there have been SEVERAL people that have left. Since our congregation is small, you...	Trace	5	935	Sep 7, 2011 by Deanna
	When people leave...what do you say? (Preview) Here's a question for you all... I would LOVE to have your wisdom on this issue, not only for the book I'm currently writing, but also for my own help in church ministry. People leaving the church is one of the stickiest situations we all face. Of course when people leave, others are curious. When peo...	Deanna	8	797	Sep 6, 2011 by Deanna
	When people leave...what do you say? ddd (Preview) Here's a question for you all... When people leave and others in the church say, "where's so and so?" what do you generally say? Do you just say they left, do you share why if they ask, do you say, "you might want to ask them?" Is it different for every case? Love to know how so...	Deanna	0	571	Sep 1, 2011 by Deanna
	6 weeks left...how you can pray! (Preview) I posted this on my blog, but wanted to post it here, too...getting even more excited and even more scared as my departure from my church approaches....here are some of the things that are most on my mind that I would really appreciate prayer for: *Favor in finding a house/apartment to rent - that is lar...	puppetmaster	5	840	Mar 28, 2011 by puppetmaster
	Amazed (Preview) Hi, Ladies: I just have to share how amazed I am. You all have been there with me during the many ups & downs (& downs & downs) over the last few years, and I thank you so much. So I must share this huge UP!! As you know, God has just moved us to our new church at the beginning of February. My dh &a...	Trace	2	743	Mar 28, 2011 by puppetmaster
	New church (Preview) Hi, Ladies: I just wanted to give you a quick update on what's going on in our lives. (I've been off the computer for a few weeks now & thankful to be able to share.) As you know, we had resigned our church & were waiting on God's direction, all the while living with my parents. I'm thrilled to let y...	Trace	1	734	Feb 17, 2011 by crackedopen4Him
	Butterflies...prayer appreciated! (Preview) Well, friends, it's just about official, and in 1-2 weeks, my church will know it, too: I am officially resigning from my position as children's pastor of our church. Not because I hate it - but because God has told me to. He is calling my husband and me back to northern Minnesota [Duluth, to be specific...	puppetmaster	4	663	Feb 7, 2011 by crackedopen4Him
	Midwest Women's Conference (Preview) I am looking for a Women's Conference to attend with my best friend. We need one that is located in Southern IL, Tennessee or Kentucky. I would absolutely love to go to FL but time and money will not permit.	SpiritledWoman	0	596	Jan 17, 2011 by SpiritledWoman
	I am so done with over-eating because I'm upset at people in the church!!! (Preview) Who's with me on this? Who is ready to say: ENOUGH to eating a bag of chips because Sis. Bucketmouth has gotten on your last nerve?? Who's ready to say ENOUGH to eating a box of candy because a volunteer didn't show up AGAIN? Who's ready to say ENOUGH to devoring a McDonalds value meal because you are sh...	Deanna	1	626	Jan 11, 2011 by crackedopen4Him
	Prayer Request for my whole church (Preview) Yesterday the head of our young adult ministry (and member of the adult and youth worship teams) passed away due to sickle cell anemia. He was 27 years old. We are all in shock - Andre was one of the sweetest guys you'd ever meet. He's the guy I've written about from time to time who was my "enabler&...	puppetmaster	2	621	Jan 8, 2011 by Deanna
	Family in need of serious prayer (Preview) Hi, Ladies: I thank you for your prayers for my immediate family. Please keep them going. I'm coming to you today to request "serious" prayer for my extended family. I can't go into any details. Just know that my father is a pastor & my brother-in-law/sister are also pastors at Dad...	Trace	3	629	Jan 8, 2011 by Deanna
	Needing prayers (Preview) Ladies: My husband & I are coveting your prayers right now. We are seeking God's direction. Thank you so much. Love ya'll, Trace	Trace	13	699	Jan 8, 2011 by Deanna
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