If, after a man has had the advantage of being manipulated by three church committees, he has any pride or spirit left, better give him up as incorrigible.
Thirdly.

To secure poor preaching, keep the minister on the trot.

Scold him when he comes to see you because he did not come before, and tell him how often you were visited by the former pastor.

Oh, that blessed predecessor! Strange they did not hold on to the angel when they had him.

Keep your minister going.