Glynn W. Pettiford's Blog (1)

I have a question church family.  How do you get a Deacon gone wrong "reeled in" on the purpose of your ministry, or what is your experience in dealing with a situation of this kind that you'd rather not deal with?  Reason I'm asking is because we have an issue where our 85-year old Sr. Deacon, and another close in age, are beginning to feel the need to usurp (as in take over) the authority of the Pastor.  And, in doing so, they have alienated church members -- both long-serving and prospective… Continue