Why your church leader needs support and encouragement, not criticism
By 
Paul Friend2021-12-22T09:08:00
Covid has placed extraordinary strain on church leaders, and record numbers are considering quitting the ministry. When we’re tempted to complain, here’s some things that Paul Friend would encourage us to avoid
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