Pastor to Pastor: Tackling the Problems of Ministry Book

Foreword     7
The Call to the Ministry: Do We Need One?     9
A Congregation's Expectations: Can We Adjust?     15
Surviving a Skirmish: How Should We Relate to the Board?     21
Problem People: Confrontation or Compromise?     26
Preaching: How Can We Reach Their Souls?     32
Christian Loafers: Can We Get Them in Step?     38
Church Splits: When Are They Worth the Cost?     42
Politics: Where Should We Draw the Line?     48
Envy: How Should We Live in the Shadow of Success?     54
Burnout: Can We Wood Still Be Ignited?     59
The Church and the World: Who Is Influencing Whom?     66
Counseling: Must We Be Experts in Psychology?     71
Worship: Can It Happen in a Structured Service?     78
Public Invitations: Are We Being Misunderstood?     83
God's Judgment: How Can We Recognize It Today?     90
A Kinder, Gentler Theology: Is It Biblical or Cultural?     95
Priorities: How Can I Get My Act Together?     102
Failure: Why Does It Sometimes Happen?     108
The Fallen: How Can We Reach Out and Restore?     113
The Church: What Is Christ's Blueprint?     119
Notes     125