Name: 48 Case Studies 15: Don't Tell the Elders
Uploaded: 2025-11-07T05:00:00+00:00
Duration: 8 min 55 s
Description: Biff, a 32-year-old aspiring pastor, has anchored his identity in ministry rather than in Christ. His parents have perpetuated this mindset with a two-tier Christian belief system that elevates minist

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Podcasts Faith and Religion Life Over Coffee Rick Thomas tell the elders pastor Christian ministry ministry qualifications shame embarrassment selfish ambition

Biff, a 32-year-old aspiring pastor, has anchored his identity in ministry rather than in Christ. His parents have perpetuated this mindset with a two-tier Christian belief system that elevates ministry work above other vocations. This perspective has driven Biff’s pursuit of pastoral leadership, even though his marriage with Mable is fraught with unresolved challenges. He tells you, "Don't tell the elders."

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