No matter what size church a pastor serves, Jesus' command about the church's primary aim remains the same. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. But sometimes leading a a smaller membership church to be focused and active in ministry can be a challenge. God never calls someone to do something that He does not first equip and empower him or her to perform. We're glad you asked.
Some criticism is frivolous.
Someone doesn't like your clothes or hair. Some criticism is personal. Your family isn't the perfect model they expected. Some criticism is serious. Your preaching isn't what it should be.