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  Politics Of Ministry

  $24.00

  Foreword By Steven Garber
  Introduction
  1. Three Ministry Stories
  2. The Four Dynamics Of Politics
  3. Power In Ministry Politics
  4. The Branches And Roots Of Interests
  5. Personality Interests
  6. Organizational Interests
  7. Societal Interests
  8. Negotiation With Power For Interests
  9. Negotiation In Cell Four
  10. Ethical Issues In The Politics Of Ministry
  11. Tom Moves Into A Political Swamp
  Postscript: How People Learn The Politics Of Ministry
  Acknowledgments
  Appendix 1: Emotions Checklist
  Appendix 2: Constructing And Exploring A Family Diagram
  Notes

  Additional Info
  We all need help navigating the politics of ministry.Politics is often considered a dirty word. It brings to mind lies and manipulation, accusations and scandals. But at its most basic level, politics is simply the everyday activity of getting things done with other people: understanding their interests, recognizing the power dynamics at play, and learning how to negotiate relationships and institutions to achieve a common goal.

  These realities are as true in ministry settings as anywhere else. In The Politics of Ministry, Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman, and Donald Guthrie combine their long ministry experience with sociological research on the topic. Filled with real-life stories taken from a variety of ministry settings, this book sets out wise principles and practices that help us see more clearly the political dynamics at play in our churches and parachurch ministries.

  All ministry is political. As servants of Christ’s kingdom, we are called to navigate the politics of ministry with grace, wisdom, and charity. This book shows us how the gospel of Jesus changes the way we work with those around us toward our common goal.

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  Resilient Ministry : What Pastors Told Us About Surviving And Thriving

  $27.00

  Introduction
  1 Life In Pastoral Ministry
  2 The Five Themes Of Resilient Ministry
  3 Evaluating Spiritual Formation
  4 Pursuing Spiritual Formation
  5 Self-Care: Burning On, Not Burning Out
  6 Self-Care: Pacing Our Lifestyles
  7 Understanding Emotional Intelligence
  8 Developing Emotional Intelligence
  9 Exploring Cultural Differences
  10 Improving Cultural Intelligence
  11 Marriage And Family: Stressed By Ministry
  12 More Marriage And Family Stressors
  13 Leadership Poetry
  14 Leadership Plumbing
  15 Concluding Insights And Next Steps
  Appendix A: Research Methods Of The Pastors Summit
  Appendix B: Questions For Personal Evaluation And Annual Reviews
  Appendix C: Emotions Checklist
  Appendix D: Constructing And Interviewing A Family Diagram
  Appendix E: Best Practices For Forming Peer Cohorts
  Notes

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  What does it take to have fruitful ministry over the long haul? The stresses of pastoring are well known and can be a match for even the best-prepared, most experienced in ministry–multiple tasks, long hours, taxing responsibilities and, yes, some challenging personalities. Too often the results can be burnout, being run out or just feeling worn out. To find out how pastors can thrive as well as survive, the authors undertook a five-year in-depth research project among working pastors. Here in this ground-breaking book is the distilled wisdom of dozens of pastors who have been on the front lines of ministry. We hear from them what works, what doesn’t and what distinctive issues people in ministry face. The authors uncover five key themes that promote healthy, sustainable ministry that lasts–spiritual formation, self-care, emotional and cultural intelligence, marriage and family, leadership and management. These themes are unpacked from the vantage point of ministry on the ground. Questions for personal evaluation and reflection are included throughout the book to bring home the significance of each section. This is the perfect companion for a peer cohort of pastors to read together. It can also be of value to church boards and others who want to better understand how to help sustain their pastors in ministry. In short, this is a book pastors can’t live without.

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  Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Workbook (Workbook)

  $18.99

  Part 1: Coming Unglued
  1. Hitting The Slope: The Stages Of Divorce Recovery
  2. Can This Marriage Be Saved?: The Separation/Reconciliation Struggle
  3. You Can Book It: Biblical Insights About Divorce
  4. There Oughtta Be A Law: Dealing With The Legal Issues
  Part 2: Picking Up The Pieces
  5. Single Again: Reentry Into The Single Life
  6. Show Me The Money: Dealing With Your Finances
  7. What’s That You Say?: Communication And Conflict
  8. Everything You Always Wanted To Know About … : Sexuality For The Single Again
  9. Pardon Me: Working Through Bitterness And Learning To Forgive
  Part 3: Other Issues
  10. Kids In The Middle: Helping Children Of Divorce
  11. You’ll Never Walk Alone: Support Groups For The Separated And The Divorced
  Article 1: Developing A Positive Self-Image
  Article 2: Handling The Holidays
  Article 3: There’s No Such Thing As An Ex-Grandparent
  Article 4: Divorce And The Church
  Appendix A. Action Points
  Appendix B. Test-Retest Adjective Checklist
  Appendix C. Marriage And Divorce Position Paper

  292 Pages

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  Based on the authors’ personal experiences as well as the experiences of thousands who have benefited from the acclaimed Fresh Start Seminars, The Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Workbook is a total recovery program for anyone who faces a divorce or separation. Offering a Christian perspective, Bob Burns and Tom Whiteman discuss the typical stages of a divorce-on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. The Bible-based insights included in this revised and updated edition will give you the practical tools you need to recover from the trauma of divorce and complete the journey toward wholeness after the painful breakup of a marriage. Questions, self-tests, exercises, and practical information will enable you to:

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