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Before I provide a few tips about how to respond to the gossiper, let me share with you a story about a time when someone data-dumped on me about our pastor.
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all (Romans 12:18).
Let’s say you cannot ignore it, the gossip is damning, and the gossiper has a habit of loose lips. If this is true, you must respond to the gossip; here are a few tips to help you work through the process. Please read, watch, or listen to my resource about The Art and Care of Correction Among Friends as you work through this process.
Rick launched the Life Over Coffee global training network in 2008 to bring hope and help for you and others by creating resources that spark conversations for transformation. His primary responsibilities are resource creation and leadership development, which he does through speaking, writing, podcasting, and educating.
In 1990 he earned a BA in Theology and, in 1991, a BS in Education. In 1993, he received his ordination into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with an MA in Counseling from The Master’s University. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).