Well-Intentioned Dragons

Well-Intentioned Dragons
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.

Ministering to Problem People in Your Church

Ministering to Problem People in Your Church
Author: Marshall Shelley
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2013-11-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441262857

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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.

The Second Coming of the Church

The Second Coming of the Church
Author: George Barna
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 238
Release: 1998-03-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1418565733

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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.

Leading Women Who Wound

Leading Women Who Wound
Author: Sue Edwards
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2009-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1575673193

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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.

Antagonists in the Church

Antagonists in the Church
Author: Kenneth C. Haugk
Publisher:
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2013
Genre: Church controversies
ISBN: 9780963409324

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Prepare Your Church for the Future

Prepare Your Church for the Future
Author: Carl F. George
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1991-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780800753658

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By analyzing the present-day church and examining societal trends, Carl George presents a model that can mobilize your church for outreach.

The Contemplative Pastor

The Contemplative Pastor
Author: Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 188
Release: 1993
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802801142

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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.

Safe Road Home

Safe Road Home
Author: Karen Goodman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2005
Genre: DVD-ROMs
ISBN: 9781402732782

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Accompanied by a DVD of an HBO documentary entitled: Smashed--toxic tales of teens and alcohol.

Finding Your Way

Finding Your Way
Author: Phillip G. Camp
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2009-01-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1630874302

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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.

Transforming Christian Leadership

Transforming Christian Leadership
Author: Jerry C. Wofford
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group (MI)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Christian leadership
ISBN: 9780801090936

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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.