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Everybody makes mistakes. Not everybody, unfortunately, recovers. Mistakes are inevitable, even for pastors. Wisdom and will can go awry, and ministry can crumple. But disruption doesn’t have to be the final word. For the Christian, gaffes, grief, and grace walk hand in hand. God is in restoration business, and he employs even failure to produce his results. Dig into any effective pastor’s...

involved Tony as much as himself. Josh could own up to the mistake or confess the sin for himself, but not at Tony’s expense. Whatever Josh said about Tony had to be fair and truthful, not just another way to spar with him. In situations like this, restraint and diplomacy are the key words; not coverup, but tact. 3. Who needs to know? The key word here is needs. All kinds of people may want to hear about a mistake, but not everybody has a stake in my revelation. Running out on the street and pouring
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