Gary Preston, Pastors in Pain: How to Grow in Times of Conflict. Baker Books, 2005.
Referenced in: Church Conflict – Leadership, Preaching, and Worship in Times of Conflict
LifeandLeadership.com Summary
Most resources on conflict present strategies on how to assess, resolve, or manage the issues, but do not equip the minister to deal with emotional pain and navigate the complexities of their role in times of congregational conflict. This book helps in that respect. It is similar in scope to Willimon’s Preaching About Conflict in the Local Church, but is better at addressing the minister’s personal emotional dynamics when in throes of congregational unrest.
From the Publisher
Though it’s hard to understand, conflict is one of God’s most effective tools for shaping a pastor and a church. In Pastors in Pain, author Gary Preston uses Scripture and illustrative stories to help pastors recognize and handle the variety of common challenges and conflicts they face. Whether it’s advice on how to preach through controversy or insight on how to resist the urge to fight back, Gary Preston shows pastors how to overcome the hurdles that are so often present in today’s church. Previously published as Character Forged from Conflict.
About the Author
Gary Preston was a pastor for twenty-five years. He has previously written for Leadership and Discipleship Journal. He and his wife, Suzanne, live in Superior, Colorado.
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