When a Pastor’s Kid Resists His Ministry

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Barnabas Piper about what to do when your children resist and even resent your ministry in the church.

1. Remember your family is your primary ministry.
2. Remember you are called to lead your family.
3. Acknowledge that ministry is hard on kids and costly to families.
4. Consider the stage your kids are in and the cost of ministry for them.
5. Take your kids’ challenges to your fellow leaders for prayer and care
6. Consider your home and family dynamics
7. Consider your church’s relational and cultural dynamics
8. Find outlets for relief
9. Consider stepping away from ministry.

Resources Related to this Episode:

“Help! My Kids Aren’t on Board with Ministry” by Barnabas Piper