Ep. 317: Doctrinal differences with a pastor and church

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(01:57) Biblical Framework for Handling Differences
(03:52) The Tension: Bold Preaching with Great Patience
(04:21) Scenario 1 – Entering an Established Church with Different Views
(06:45) Text-Driven, Book-by-Book Approach
(11:27) Strategy for Early Years in a Church
(14:21) Avoiding Buzzwords & Building Collateral
(16:50) The Role of Personal Pastoral Care
(17:34) Aim Is Not Total Theological Uniformity
(18:49) What If You Haven’t Yet Gained Trust?
(22:42) Scenario 2 – When a Pastor Changes His Own Position
(23:58) Role of Confessions and Statements of Faith
(27:05) Case Study: Statement of Faith and the Sabbath
(29:40) Interviewing and Fit: Don’t Assume You’ll “Change It Later”
(31:12) Preaching with a Clean Conscience
(32:50) A Real-World Example of Pastoral Patience in Change
(34:09) Final Word and Prayer