Firestorm Preventing and Overcoming Church Conflicts by Ron Susek (English) Pape

Description: Firestorm Preventing and Overcoming Church Conflicts by Ron Susek, D. Kennedy Shows how to avoid and overcome destructive interpersonal conflicts which many churches have experienced with members, officers, and pastors. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description According to one survey, as many as one third of all congregations have suffered conflicts severe enough to result in the firing or forced resignation of one or more of their pastors. Ron Susek, who has firsthand experience of the lasting effects of church controversy and has ministered to churches in turmoil, offers a detailed portrait of how events can often spiral out of control--not unlike the flames of a wildfire. Firestorm describes the six successive phases through which conflicts generally pass. In each phase, Susek identifies the tensions that tend to develop, explains how they are compounded if left unresolved, and offers practical, spiritual guidance for pastors and congregational leaders. The book also explains the spiritual, social, and psychological causes of conflict; the most appropriate means for dealing with controversy in its various stages; and what can be done in the firestorms aftermath to restore faith and hope. A detailed plan of action is included. From the Introduction: If you think that God fell into good fortune the day you committed your wonderful leadership skills to his work and that the two of you are building a masterpiece of a church that will stand until the Lord returns, then dont bother reading this book. Enjoy your illusion while it lasts. If, on the other hand, you have been in the ministry long enough to know that your church could blow into a firestorm of conflict despite your best efforts and that it demands a constant vigil to keep the temperature set at spiritually warm, not destructively hot, then this book may be of some assistance." Author Biography Ron Susek is an ordained minister with the North American Baptist Conference. He has pastored three churches and is now director of the Susek Evangelistic Association in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Susek speaks extensively around the world and is the author of Seeing Is Not Believing and You Can Handle Stress. Long Description Will your church be part of the thirty-three percent unable to spot the kindling of conflict before it flares up and results in the dismissal of a pastor? Firestorm describes the six successive phases of conflict and explains the causes of that conflict, strategies to cope with controversy, and what can be done in the firestorms aftermath to restore faith and hope. Review Quote "From his wide experience in ministry and his clear understanding of Scripture, Ron Susek tells todays church who the real enemy is and how we can defeat him. Like John the Baptist, he gets to the root of church fights and splits, and his recommendations are biblical and doable. A courageous book that deserves wide distribution."--Warren W. Wiersbe, author and pastor"Simple mistakes, well-intentioned blunders, selfish ambition, power plays, dysfunctional ecclesiastical structures--from this volatile mix, firestorms can result. This book shows how firestorms may be prevented and how to recover from them."--Stuart Briscoe, senior pastor, Elmbrook Church"Ron Susek has one of the most fertile minds around. In Firestorm his writing is comprehensive and solidly scriptural. This book is not only needed but also essential, and it could not come at a better time. I wish it were required reading for every pastor and staff member in America, as well as for every deacon and elder. It is written with passion and precision, it has practical helps, and it will help your church avoid or recover from destructive division."--Vander Warner Jr., president, Home before Dark, Ltd."For many years I have respected, encouraged, and commended the preaching and counseling ministries of my colleague, Ron Susek. I am delighted that he has now distilled the wisdom and experience of his days in the trenches in his new book Firestorm. It is a masterpiece of pastoralia. For seminary students--and even senior pastors--this book gives lessons, warnings, and insights rarely found in literature of this kind. It is a must read, and I warmly commend it to my colleagues in the ministry."--Dr. Stephen F. Olford, founder and senior lecturer, The Stephen Olford Center for Biblical Preaching"Urgently needed is my first reaction. Ron Susek is not up in some ivory tower. His education as executive interim pastor in the middle of a local church firestorm put him on solid ground, right in the heat of the potentially destructive forces of conflict. Thanks, Ron; youve done a great service to the entire church."--David Mainse, Crossroads"Its a clear-cut issue: Evangelicals must either discover the importance of the unity of the Spirit as commanded in Ephesians 4:3 or discover what it means to live without the backing of God. In Firestorm Ron Susek proves that we can even disagree agreeably. His book is a significant and much needed contribution!"--Dr. John DeBrine, Host of Songtime USA"Firestorm is a must read for every pastor in America today! Ron has over thirty years in ministry working with pastors and churches. This book will aid in resolving church conflicts in a biblical manner."--Dr. Jerry Falwell, Thomas Road Baptist Church"With literary skill, spiritual insight, godly wisdom, and genuine concern for the body of Christ, my good friend, Ron Susek, has produced in Firestorm a unique book. I warmly commend it to pastors, elders, deacons, and all involved in leadership of a local church. Here is a classic work born out of firsthand observation and experience. It offers practical solutions to perennial problems which surface in any congregation of Gods people. To be forewarned is to be forearmed!"--Rev. Keith Skelton, senior pastor, The Open Door Church, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania"Ron Susek has written a most informative and helpful manual for pastors and church leaders. Because of its honesty, compassion, and authenticity, it is far above the level of other books dealing with the same issues. Leaders and nonleaders alike will greatly benefit from reading this detailed study of tensions, frictions, and devastations sometimes found in the Christian church, and they will learn how to overcome them."--Dr. Reinhold Kerstan, professor emeritus of preaching and communications, McMaster University"Some Christians believe that Onward Christian Soldiers is a battle cry that allows them to firebomb their own troops. When churches split, the cause of Christ is hindered and Details ISBN0801090911 Author D. Kennedy Short Title FIRESTORM Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 0801090911 ISBN-13 9780801090912 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 250 Subtitle Preventing and Overcoming Church Conflicts Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Ada, MI Imprint Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group Residence PA, US Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780801090912 UK Release Date 1999-12-01 AU Release Date 1999-12-01 NZ Release Date 1999-12-01 US Release Date 1999-12-01 Publisher Baker Publishing Group Year 1999 Publication Date 1999-12-01 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97316006;

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