How to Deal with a Disgruntled Board Member

One of the greatest areas that a younger minister faces is how to get along with disgruntled board members. Many young pastors have left their first board meeting questioning why do people act this way? Even seasoned pastors who were blessed by having wonderful boards in the past who felt led to follow God’s leading to another church, may now question and struggle with a controlling disgruntled board. Some pastors have even questioned whether board members are Christians by the negative and obstinate way they act.  

Thank goodness most board members are great! However, many pastors come to a new church and “inherit” a group of people who like to govern every step and operation of the church in a controlling spirit. Traditions are hard to break and overcome. They are not formed overnight and cannot be quickly changed. What can a pastor do?

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