10 Stupid things Pastors Say…


Posted on October 19th, by artie in Leadership. 7 comments

Gotta tell ya, pastors say some of the stupidest things! Now, I am a BIG pastor fan (I am one), but… sometimes in the name of Jesus, church, God or love the craziest things pass over their vocal cords while bypassing the brain.

Now I recall some of those here for your notes, that meaning, if you are a pastor or not, in the name of Jesus, the church, God and for the sake of love, never say these…

1- I’m glad I don’t have any homosexuals coming to my church

2- It won’t really help or change anything, but you need to pray

3- I know my church will die when I leave, but that’s OK, we can plant another one

4- The church doesn’t have to be diverse in order to reach the city

5- I don’t make friends with any of our staff

6- I love to preach, I just don’t like people

7- I don’t want my church to grow, I’m satisfied with my salary

8- My kids hate our church…But I’m OK with that

9- I’m careful with who I let lead, I don’t want someone to take my job

10-I will never… ______________________ (The stupidest thing I ever said!)

Words are powerful, and they form culture and the future. 

What was the stupidest thing you’ve heard a pastor say???





7 Responses to “10 Stupid things Pastors Say…”

  1. Rick says:

    “I can’t be vulnerable with any of the members of my church. It’s too risky.”

  2. Jeff says:

    “These people don’t understand sin. I will make this known to them by giving them a full list of specific sins.”

  3. Caleb says:

    “I didn’t have time to prepare so the Spirit will have to do all the work today”
    “I know it’s already 12pm but you don’t mind if I take a bit more time of your time do you?”

  4. Do people really say this stuff?

  5. Erin says:

    Wow. I think I’ve only heard #6 before. I can’t believe pastors would say these things!

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