Pastors & Criticism - Part 2

Nick Thompson

Pastors and Their Critics – A Guide to Coping with Criticism in the Ministry Part 2

In Part 2 of this Help & Hope podcast Nick Thompson, co-author with Joel R. Beeke of Pastors and Their Critics continues his conversation with Chuck Betters about the difference between betrayal and criticism and how to handle criticism from church members. Part 2 focuses on how to create a church climate where it is safe to share concerns with your pastor and elders along with the reality that sometimes no amount of reconciliation efforts will reap sweet fruit. 

Thinking through these themes will help equip young pastors as they begin to realize criticism comes with the territory of shepherding and encourage older pastors to think through the climate of their church and whether they need a course correction.

Nick Thompson is the pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Chattanooga, TN. He is married to Tessa and they have three young boys.