Sobering news hit the blogosphere this weekend with the resignation of Gary Lamb from Revolution Church.
I knew Gary a bit from my NewSpring days and am absolutely heartbroken for everyone involved.
One thought that came to mind upon hearing the news was my thankfulness for the Acts 29 Network. Over the years, A29 has strived to train church planters & lead pastors in this area: from transparent accountability to giving your email passwords to your wife to only hiring male assistants, I count it a blessing to have A29 training in ministry.
Finally, Geoff Surratt has a compelling, must-read blog post, An Open Letter to Pastors:
Satan will use ministry to destroy you. And God will not say to you in
Heaven, "Too bad about your family, but awesome job building a great
big church. Fist bump, dude."