The Biblical narrative provides both the example and precedence for our participation in the accountability element of each other’s journey of faith.  In the Old Testament, the Mosaic civil law prescribed behavior expectations, restitution requirements, punitive effects, and a sacrificial element. In the New Testament Jesus’ followers are to be actively encouraging each other to...Read More

I once worked in a church that refused to put in place an employee handbook because they wanted their pastors to sacrifice. They realized that if they went “business” and required high accountability from their pastors, they would have to match salary grid of other similar churches. Their budget didn’t allow it and they continued...Read More