Category Archives: Antagonists

13 red flags identifying antagonists

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

The 13 red flags provide training material for equipping Church leaders and members in discerning the presence of antagonistic people. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, attitudes of unity, Church discipline, Church growth, Church Hoppers, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Confrontation, covenant of membership, elders in the Church, Local Church, Unity, Wisdom | Tagged dealing with trouble makers in the church, divisive people, Unity in the Church | Leave a comment

Don’t waste your ministry

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces” (Matthew 7:6). These are strong and difficult words … Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, D. A. Carson, Difficult people, Discernment, Disciple-making, Discrimination, Evangelism, John R. W. Stott, John Stott | Tagged Antagonistic people, divisive people, trouble makers | 3 Comments

When critics attack

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

I have the privilege each month of investing in other pastors. The stories they tell me remind me of many things I’ve experienced and learned over 30 years of ministry.

A common theme I hear is how often critics attack pastors and their Churches. I often encourage pastors to warn people about the consequences of standing against God’s work and servants.

Here are some sober words to Church members who are behaving as antagonists: Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Complaining, Conflict, Criticism, Difficult people, Elders, Humility, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Pastors, Unity | Tagged antagonists in the Church, attack against Church leaders, division in a church, Unity in the Church | 2 Comments

Don’t let them drag you down

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

We don’t want to be in the group identified as “grumblers and faultfinders” (Jude 16). Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Bitterness, Church Leadership, Church membership, Complaining, Conflict, Contentment, Cynicism, Difficult people, Gospel-centered, Gratitude, Selfishness, Thankfulness | Tagged bitterness, Complaining, divisive people, Grumblers, negativity | 3 Comments

Protecting the unity of the Church

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

They key to unity in the Church is not the removal of all conflict. This will only be realized in heaven! The key is a reconciling spirit in the hearts of God’s people. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Broken Relationships, Christian life, Church, Church discipline, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Complaining, Conflict, Debatable Matters, Disciple-making, Diversity, Pastors, Unity | Tagged conflict in the church, Disunity in the Church, Unity in the Church | 1 Comment

Overly concerned about offending others?

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Why do some Churches and their leaders let pharisees set the agenda for their ministries? Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Church growth, Church Leadership, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Evangelism, Leadership, Pharisees, Tolerance | Tagged antagonist, important for pastors, Jesus on ministry, Leadership, Pharisees | 3 Comments

Are you a cantankerous Christian?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Whether old or young, ask yourself if you’re known for being cantankerous and irritable or gracious and grateful. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Attitude, Behavior, Complaining, Conceit, Contentment, Glorify God, Gossip, Gratitude, Selfishness, Speech, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving | Tagged Complaining, Gossip, grumpy christians, slander | 1 Comment