Thursday, March 15, 2018

Identifying the “Sucker-Punch Church Member”


A “sucker punch” is an unexpected, violent, and unfair approach to confrontation. It always comes without warning, and is always followed by the quick departure of the perpetrator, who was never really interested in resolving the conflict, or even winning a fight. They just wanted to land a blow.

Spiritually, pastors often have to endure another type of “sucker-punch” perpetrator. I’m not talking about the occasional constructive criticism, or a word spoken respectfully that can help a pastor correct a flaw. I’m talking about that church member whose modus operandi it is to constantly hurl criticism. Often, it comes at unexpected, yet highly strategic times in the life of a church. “Sucker-punch church members” can cause a lot of damage. How can you spot them? Read More

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Dealing with the “Sucker-Punch Church Member”

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