1. They don’t preach the gospel. Titus 1:9 Galatians 2: 11-14
2. They are regularly engaging in sins or unhealthy habits that would disqualify them from the office. 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-8)
So when criticism is merited, how should you criticize your pastor?
1. Gently.
2. Personally and privately, first. If necessary, personally and with witnesses, second.
3. Humbly.
4. Respectfully.
5. Graciously and lovingly.
And it bears mentioning that there are ways to have conversations with your pastor that sharpen him and encourage him toward improvements of various sorts without criticizing him. And there are ways to make suggestions without criticizing or complaining (but be sure you’re actually doing that, not being passive aggressive).
2. They are regularly engaging in sins or unhealthy habits that would disqualify them from the office. 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-8)
So when criticism is merited, how should you criticize your pastor?
1. Gently.
2. Personally and privately, first. If necessary, personally and with witnesses, second.
3. Humbly.
4. Respectfully.
5. Graciously and lovingly.
And it bears mentioning that there are ways to have conversations with your pastor that sharpen him and encourage him toward improvements of various sorts without criticizing him. And there are ways to make suggestions without criticizing or complaining (but be sure you’re actually doing that, not being passive aggressive).