7 Reasons Church People Criticize Pastors

Why do church people criticize pastors, and how should a pastor respond? This episode of the Revitalize and Replant podcast walks through seven reasons criticism shows up in church revitalization, with encouragement for pastors who feel the sting of opposition.

7 Reasons Church Members Criticize Their Pastor:

1. They lack spiritual maturity.
2. They feel like they are losing the church they knew.
3. They do not feel like their voice matters.
4. They are wired to resist change.
5. They are processing pain that has nothing to do with you.
6. They are genuinely divisive.
7. They have a legitimate point.

Resources Related to This Episode:

• “Why Church People Criticize Pastors (And What to do About It)” by Charles Stone
• Tuesday Rural Rundown
• Photographic evidence of the white couch!

Who This Episode is For:

Pastors, replanters, and church leaders dealing with criticism, resistance to change, or conflict in a declining or plateaued church.