Pastoral Integrity - articles

The preacher and moral failures

Let’s face it, the minister of a Baptist church can be forgiven of almost anything, if he repents and changes his ways, except sexual sins. If a minister gets involved in a sexual sin (adultery, child molestation, homosexuality), he might as well resign and look for a new occupation. more »

By Joe Bob Mizzell - Aug 28, 2007 - (17)

Topic: Faith, Ministry, Pastoral Integrity,

Ministering with Integrity—Does Character Count?

One of the great surprises during my tenure as president of the Southern Baptist Convention has been the contact I have had with various candidates for President of the United States. more »

By Frank S. Page - Jun 1, 2007

Topic: Faith, Pastoral Integrity,

Cultivate Integrity in Ministry

In 1 Timothy 3:2 the Bible says leaders in the church must be “blameless” (NKJV), “above reproach” (NIV). In recent days a number of stories have appeared in the media concerning well-known ministers forced to resign because of inappropriate or unwise actions. more »

By Danny Akin - Jun 1, 2007 - (8)

Topic: Faith, Ministry, Pastoral Integrity,