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Why Ministers Resign
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ISBN: 0899573584
MSRP $12.99 256 Pages
6 x 9 inches
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Dr. Gilmore provides honest reflections on the pros and cons of current Protestant church polities. With both humor and honesty, he deals with such manners "when to leave," "why one is asked to leave" and "principled-protest resignations" are necessary. These Bumpy pastoral exits also have both their horror and humor. A key feature of this book is its ability to see good and genuine humor in grueling experiences.
Pastoral Politics is not a grudge-book, nor is a payback book for current and past mistreatment. The author does not advise a pastor to quit just because he is facing conflict. The book provides the church board and the pastor valuable insights—theologically, psychologically, and procedurally—enabling pastors and members to be more flexible and charitable. The book is necessary reading for church board members, seminary student with a pastoral calling, and every pastor who has and could face the prospects of moving on.
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About the Author |
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Dr. John Gilmore has thirty-six years of pastoral experience, was professor of Philosophy and Religion at Wilkes University and currently conducts clinics entitled: Seminars for Curious Christians. He is the author of six books, including: Probing Heaven—Key Questions on the Hereafter, Too Young To Be Old, Ambushed At Sunset—Coping with Mature Adult Temptations, and Lotto—Fun or Folly? John and his wife reside in Cincinnati, Ohio. |
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