Publication Date: 1993
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When A Leader Falls
With one in eight pastors admitting to having an affair, sexual sins among those in church leadership positions rightfully assume their place as one of the most dangerous and devastating issues facing Christendom today. And while a great deal of attention is given to the restoration of a fallen pastor or leader, almost no attention…
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Presbyterian and Reformed Historic Sites
A registry of sites that are associated with important people, organizations, institutions, and events of the churches of the Presbyterian/Reformed tradition. They are located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, in large cities and small towns, in counrty fields and amid the high rise buildings of downtown districts. They preserve the memory…
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Cooperative Parish Manual
Cooperative Parish Ministry (Definition) Several congregations that share a common ministry area or region covenant together to envision that parish area as the place in which Christ is calling them into cooperative planning and ministry. While each congregation maintains its own board or session, the covenanting lead to the sharing of ideas, energies, leadership and…
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Surely Heed Their Cry
This comprehensive guide contains information on abuse identification, abuse prevention, and educational material.
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Reconciling The Broken Silence
Except from the Introduction: Reconciling the Broken Silence … is an invitation for congregations to engage in dialogue with gay, lesbian, and bisexual Presbyterians. This resource has been prepared for those congregations in the PC(USA) who seek to engage in honest and open dialogue with gay men and lesbians at a table that does not condemn…
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Reducing The Risk Of Child Sexual Abuse Training Manual
Part 1– A fast-paced portrayal of the real dangers that child sexual abuse poses to your church. Interviews with victims, professionals, and church leaders vividly convey its damaging impact on all involved. Part 2– Provides clear directions for reducing the risk of child sexual abuse. Leading authorities explain policies and procedures that will help protect…
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Reducing The Risk Of Child Sexual Abuse In Your Church
Addresses the most critical legal and moral problem facing the church today — and shows church leaders how to implement an effective prevention program to reduce this risk [of child sexual abuse].
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How Your Church Family Works
Drawing on the work of Bowen, Friedman, and his own many years’ counseling experience, Peter Steinke shows how to recognize and deal with the emotional roots of such issues as church conflict, leadership roles, congregational change, irresponsible behavior, and the effect of family of origin on current relationships. Discover why working relationships may be “stuck”…
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Reaching A New Generation
Our world has changed dramatically in the past quarter century. People are losing faith in technology. Our society has lost consensus and is dividing into competing tribes. There are “new realities” and new values. We are passing into an unprecedented situation with few familiar landmarks to guide us. In Reaching a New Generation, a working pastor…
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The Wolf Shall Dwell With The Lamb
A multicultural conference has convened. Everything is in place, and the participants arrive brimming with goodwill and even better intentions. Surely this time…! But, no. Halfway through the meetings, communication grinds to a halt, and people retreat to the safety of their own groups. What happened? And how can we keep it from happening again?…
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All God’s People Are Ministers
While many lay persons realize that the church is the whole people of God, they may have questions about their ministry and wonder what they are called to be and do. This book surveys some of the methods and resources that are available to those who have the responsibility and commitment to engage in strengthening…
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Strategies For Change
The fourth of five books about managing for change in the congregation, Strategies for Change–the fruit of the author’s week-long workshops on planned change–focuses on the institutional context for change, defines sources of authority for making changes, and offers a checklist of strategies and tactics for making changes.