Pastors in pain : how to grow in times of conflict /

Preston, Gary D,

Pastors in pain : how to grow in times of conflict / [print] Gary Preston. - Pbk. edition. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Books, (c)2005. - 157 pages ; 22 cm. - The pastor's soul series ; 6 . - Pastor's soul series ; 6. .

Originally published: Character forged from conflict. Minneapolis : Bethany House, c1999.

Forced out -- Playing hurt -- Keeping enemies close -- Resisting the urge to strike back -- Preaching through controversy -- What your family needs -- Staying balanced -- Angels in the roil -- When to back off -- Out of the pain.

In Pastors in Pain, Gary Preston uses Scripture and illustrative stories to help you recognize and handle the common challenges you face as a pastor.



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Preston, Gary D.


Clergy--Appointment, call, and election.
Clergy--Relocation.
Church controversies.
Vocational calling.

BV4011 BV4011.P938.P378 2005