126. Preachers, Problems with

126. Preachers, Problems with

126 PROBLEMS WITH PREACHERS

INTRODUCTION As the number of preachers increases, the problems multiply.

Churches one hundred years ago had no problems with preachers.

Serious problems now.

I. LOCAL PREACHERS 1. Churches follow denominations.

2. Preacher wants to run the church .

3. Preachers and elders.

4. What should a preacher do?

5. How much work should he do?

6. Should a preacher do the work of elders or members?

II. UNSOUND PREACHERS 1. When is a preacher unsound?

2. Different kinds of preachers .

(a) "Soft" preachers . (b) "Plain" preachers.

3. Preachers teaching false doctrine.

4. Worldly preachers.

5. Compromising preachers.

6. Popular preachers.

III. EMPLOYMENT OF PREACHERS 1 . Who should employ or dismiss preachers?

2. How much salary?

3. Preachers and their debts.

4. How long should a preacher remain at a place?

IV. EVANGELISTIC PREACHERS ·

1. The evangelist and local preacher.

2. Special sermons of preachers.

3. Preachers in comm unity work.

4. "Preachers’ meetings."

5. Preachers in politics.

6. Preachers’ wives.