is there any one to report a pastor to who has given you very bad advice and is now talking behind your back?

Answer 1

i don't think there is the best thing to do would be just give it over to God and go to another church

Answer 2

It depends on the type of church. A lot of denominational churches have a heirarchy of people that you could talk to, perhaps a committee or a regional minister. Most non-denominational churches are headed by the pastor and there really isn't anything that you can do. If this is the type of church you are going to, then perhaps leaving would be best.

Before leaving though, you should read what the Bible says: First, you should talk to the person who offeneded you face to face to try to work things out. If that doens't work, then you should bring in someone to help mediate and be a witness to you and try to work it out. If after you have tried both of these things, then you should take it to the elders (or the congregation) and have them make a decision on what should be done.

Don't give into the pastors game though. By bad mouthing him to others, you are doing the exact same thing.

Answer 3

Not legally. There is not much you can do about that Pastors destroy lives everyday and go without answering for their wrongs. That is not every Pastor of course nor every denomination.

The only hope you may have is if your pastor is accountable to someone like Elders, or bishops, which scriptural is the same, but not all churches know that. Check to see who he answers to and if he is one of those pastors who owns the building and that is his church building, then you have no recourse.

Even if he is accountable you must prove he acted in a way that deserves punishment.

Answer 4

It depends upon your denomination and whom has authority over the pastor. Some churches have a council or committee, others are under a denominational district or appointed official.

Regardless, your first responsibility as a Christian, is to confront him or her directly, despite their position as minister. If that does not resolve the issue, then seek out from another member od the church whom is the person in authority to go to.

Answer 5

There should be a pastoral oversight committee at the church. Their names should be easy to find.

If it's a church with a bishop, you can always call the diocesan administrative offices and alert them to the problem.

But I'd start with the pastor and the local committee first.

Answer 6

most religious pastoral staff members are not Licensed to counsel professional advice..I would say take it up with a lawyer and sue the guy..remember pastor or not hes is only human..