The Danger of an Unbelieving Clergy
- Mar 31, 2010 -
A recent study out of Tufts University, “Preachers who are not Believers,” paints a less-than-attractive picture of the church in the 21st century. The pulpits of a good number of churches may be filled with preachers who do not believe what they preach.
Every pastor that I have ever known agonizes over the reality that there members in his church who are faithful in every way but one–they lack a genuine faith in Jesus Christ. Yet it seems, there are congregations scattered across the U.S. who might also be concerned about the veracity of their pastor’s faith.
The ministers that participated in this study didn’t harbor evil intents but were instead swept along by the winds of convenience and comfort, and often reassured by unbiblical teachings. In some cases the minister’s denominational affiliation made it easier to play fast and loose with the tenets of an orthodox faith, most importantly the necessity of trusting in Christ as Lord and Savior.
And not surprisingly, it makes a difference–a big difference–if a pastor is an unbeliever or has doubts about his belief in God and His Word.
To hear the entire segment on this topic, go to Richard Land Live! on the Web.
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