Well Intentioned Dragons
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Author | : Marshall Shelley |
Publisher | : Bethany House Publishers |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1994-07-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781556615153 |
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Every church has them--sincere, well-meaning Christians who leave ulcers, strained relationships, and hard feelings in their wake. They don't intend to be difficult; they don't consciously plot destruction or breed discontent among the members. But they often do undermine the ministry of the church and make pastors question their calling.Well-Intentioned Dragons guides those on church staffs in facing the strenuous task of dealing with difficult people--even ministering while under attack. Based on real-life stories of battle-scarred veterans, Marshall Shelley presents a clear picture of God's love for those on both sides of the problem. He describes tested strategies to communicate that love and turn dissidents into disciples.Here is a book that will not only help pastors and church leaders preserve their sanity (and maybe their jobs); it will help them minister more effectively, even to those who make life difficult.
Author | : Marshall Shelley |
Publisher | : Baker Books |
Total Pages | : 175 |
Release | : 2013-11-19 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1441262857 |
Download Ministering to Problem People in Your Church Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Do you face well-intentioned dragons? Every church has them--sincere, well-meaning Christians who leave ulcers, strained relationships, and hard feelings in their wake. They don't intend to be hostile; they don't consciously plot destruction or breed discontent. But they often do undermine the ministry of the church and make pastors question their calling. Ministering to Problem People in Your Church will guide you in dealing with these challenging people. Based on real-life accounts of battle-scarred veterans, this book helps you go beyond just tolerating problem people to limiting their damage and showing them God's love. You'll discover effective strategies to turn dissidents into disciples. This time-tested book by the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today's Leadership Journal has new chapters on using social media and caring for those with mental illness. It will help you not only preserve your sanity (and maybe your job), but minister more effectively, even to those who make life difficult.
Author | : George Barna |
Publisher | : Thomas Nelson |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 1998-03-11 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1418565733 |
Download The Second Coming of the Church Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
In this "blueprint for survival," Christian sociologist George Barna evaluates the moral and spiritual decline of society and the corresponding stagnation within the Church. Using hard data, Barna unveils the status quo and argues convincingly that the Church must re-invent itself or face virtual oblivion by the mid-21st century.
Author | : Sue Edwards |
Publisher | : Moody Publishers |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2009-02-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1575673193 |
Download Leading Women Who Wound Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
As more churches add women's ministry programs, there is a growing need to address the issues that naturally arise as women minister alongside one another and to one another. Given the fallen nature of the human heart as well as the complexities of personalities, conflict is an inevitable aspect of ministry. How do women deal with emotions when other women are insensitive, manipulative, or just plain mean? What does the Bible tell us? To be equpped for conflict, women must understand and master strategies specifically related to conflict with other women. Leading Women Who Wound shows women how to effectively deal with conflict within their ministries. Seasoned women's ministry leaders themselves, Sue Edwards and Kelley Mathews walk through several different aspects of conflict resolution including self examination, identification of potential sources of conflict, tools for conflict resolution, and insight on how to prevent and move beyond conflict to minister to those who have been sources of contention. Recognizing that not all conflict results in a happy ending, Leading Women Who Wound gives the tools necessary to minister effectively and move forward with integrity.
Author | : Carl F. George |
Publisher | : Revell |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1991-07-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780800753658 |
Download Prepare Your Church for the Future Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
By analyzing the present-day church and examining societal trends, Carl George presents a model that can mobilize your church for outreach.
Author | : Eugene H. Peterson |
Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780802801142 |
Download The Contemplative Pastor Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Peterson, who has been gaining a growing reputation as a "pastor's pastor", speaks words of wisdom and refreshment for pastors caught in the busy-ness of preaching, teaching, and "running the church". Chapters include poetic reflections on the Beatitudes, advice on spiritual direction "between Sundays", and the language of prayer.
Author | : Karen Goodman |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : DVD-ROMs |
ISBN | : 9781402732782 |
Download Safe Road Home Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Accompanied by a DVD of an HBO documentary entitled: Smashed--toxic tales of teens and alcohol.
Author | : Tod Bolsinger |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2018-04-24 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830873872 |
Download Canoeing the Mountains Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Do you ever feel that you are leading in uncharted territory? Pastor and consultant Tod Bolsinger draws on decades of expertise guiding churches and organizations in this expanded practical leadership resource, offering illuminating insights and practical tools to help you reimagine what effective church leadership looks like in our rapidly changing world.
Author | : Phillip G. Camp |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 91 |
Release | : 2009-01-12 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1630874302 |
Download Finding Your Way Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Your time in seminary can be a period of great blessing and adventure, on the one hand, but also a time of great confusion and doubt, on the other. How do you navigate the challenges, questions, and even frustrations of seminary life? Am you the only one who is confused in your classes or struggling with what you believe? What does all this theological stuff have to do with serving Christ? Finding Your Way was written to help you with these questions and perhaps with others that you didn't even know you had. This little book will help you see that seminary education is not a hoop to jump through or a burden to bear on the way to "real" ministry. Rather, your theological education is an important part of your vocation and spiritual formation now and for your future service. To this end, this book serves as a guide to the ins and outs of seminary life, to fostering a loving relationship with the church, and to developing spiritual habits that will bless you throughout your ministry.
Author | : Jerry C. Wofford |
Publisher | : Baker Publishing Group (MI) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Christian leadership |
ISBN | : 9780801090936 |
Download Transforming Christian Leadership Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A framework for transforming Christian leadership that enlists the service of others and motivates them by encouraging changes in their values, visions, commitments, and lives.