HELP FOR PASTORS STRUGGLING WITH PORNOGRAPHY

The temptation of online pornography is huge for Christians -- pastors included. This Web site offers practical help, including free accountability software, which tracks your Internet usage and periodically e-mails a list of suspect sites to two accountability partners you select. Download your free accountablity software here.

Pastors are people too--and that means pornography is as dangerous a temptation for them as it is for the "rest of us." But when a pastor or church leader falls into the trap of pornography, the resulting pain and hurt is often made more damaging by their leadership position. Pastors can also have an especially difficult time finding people with whom to discuss incredibly personal struggles like this. An excellent article at XXXChurch.com speaks directly to church leaders about the issue, pointing out specific areas in which even the most dedicated minister or youth pastor is vulnerable. If you're in aleadership position at your church, it's worth arming yourself with these words of advice, whether or not you think pornography is a problem for you. Read Staying Above Reproach by Mike Woodruff.