Here’s what I’m hoping we can learn and walk out together:
1. Let’s meet face to face.
The first thing Jesus told us to do is GO to the person, not send a letter.
When you come to me, it gives me an opportunity to listen to your concerns, bring clarity, and clear any confusion there may be between us. Implying that I’m not teaching sound doctrine is a serious accusation that needs to addressed. I’m sure we can clear up the misunderstanding, but if not …
2. Bring some of my trusted friends with you.
I am surrounded with and submitted to a leadership team that loves me. If I wont listen to you, I promise I’ll listen to them, but if for some reason I don’t …
3. Report your concerns to my denomination.
I can’t imagine it coming to this, but if I’m way off and really out there, please go to those that can strip me of my credentials to preach and dismiss me as a minister. This should get my attention.
I think we can bring some resolution about legitimate concerns if we are willing to follow Jesus’ principles and pattern when it comes to solving problems and misunderstandings among us. It might be that we agree to disagree and go our separate ways, but if you remain anonymous we’ll never have an opportunity to handle this in a biblical way.
How do you handle unbiblical approaches to problem solving? Do you dismiss and disregard, or do you teach your people through them?
