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October 22, 2019

How to Handle Criticism in the Ministry

The beautiful campus of Erskine College and Seminary.
The beautiful fountain near the quad is seen from the welcoming portico of one of America’s most historic, Reformed, and evangelical graduate school of theology: Erskine Theological Seminary.

This is the latest episode in Erskine Seminary’s Chapel Talks with Mike Milton: “How to Handle Criticism in the Ministry.”

“When criticism comes I would advise this response: be still, listen, receive, assure the critic that you will pray and see what the Lord has for you. Then, without pause, find a place to pray, listen to the Lord. The Spirit of God will illumine your soul to know what ‘sticks and what doesn’t.'”

“There is nothing more offensive to the flock than a defensive shepherd. Leave your battles with the Lord. You shepherd the flock of Christ.”

M.A. Milton, How to Handle Criticism
"The Carolina Blue Ridge" M. Milton (ink wash), 2019.
“The Carolina Blue Ridge” M. Milton (ink wash), 2019.

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What is Faith For Living?

Faith for Living is the 501c3 North Carolina non-profit ministry of the Rev. Michael A. Milton, Ph.D. that exists to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ to as many people as possible, through every means available, so that there will be a multitude caught up to be with Jesus Christ when He comes again. Faith for Living reaches out to support individuals, the Church, and other non-profits through communication, discipleship, and education.

Featured Music of Michael Milton

“Jesus Came” words & music by Michael Anthony Milton
© 1999, 2012, 2020 Bethesda Music (a div. of Faith for Living, Inc.) | BMI

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“When your heart is broken, when your spirit is so crushed that you wonder if you will live again; when your life is in a total blackout; then, this book will give you the light and strength you need to carry on.”

—Russell, Amazon Reviews.

Songs in the Night is available in paperback and Kindle. COMING SOON: Songs in the Night: How God Transforms Our Pain to Praise will be released as an audiobook on AUDIBLE.

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