Facing Messy Stuff in the Church: Case Studies for Pastors and CongregationsKregel Academic - 224 páginas A collection of fifteen case studies that give church leaders practical and realistic preparation to handle tough issues like sexual harassment, pornography, divorce, and the effects of abortion. The book includes discussion questions, an appendix for facilitating discussions, and a bibliography of additional resources. |
Contenido
| 15 | |
| 35 | |
Gambling Pornography and Divorce Where Is the Church? | 47 |
Suicide Is It Unforgivable? | 63 |
AIDS A Question of Who Should Know | 77 |
Grief Conquering the Last EnemyDeath | 87 |
Spouse and Child Abuse Conspiracy of Silence | 103 |
Alcohol Abuse When Change Doesnt Happen | 121 |
Child Molestation The Sins of the Fathers | 143 |
Sexual Deviation Sexuality and the Church | 155 |
Miscarriage and Stillborn Babies Death in the Womb | 167 |
Murder When the Unthinkable Happens | 179 |
Abortion We Dont Want to Talk About It | 193 |
How to Use Case Studies | 207 |
Bibliography | 215 |
Adultery One of Lifes Deepest Wounds | 131 |
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Facing Messy Stuff in the Church: Case Studies for Pastors and Congregations Kenneth L. Swetland Sin vista previa disponible - 2005 |
Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 11 - For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows
Página 27 - Even though we may think of ourselves as well-adjusted people who have had a moderately acceptable upbringing, unexpected events, such as the death of a loved one, the loss of a job or another significant sudden exposure of our vulnerability, may still trigger a sense of failure, despair or extreme anxiety.