Character Forged from Conflict: Staying Connected to God During Controversy

by Gary D. Preston

Conquer the Pitfalls of Controversy From THE PASTOR'S SOUL SERIES One of God's most effective tools for shaping your character as a pastor or church leader are the hardships and difficult times you... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556619731
• ISBN13: 9781556619731
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 157 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Help from one down the road a few steps

My first question was, "Did he bug my office and spy on me for year to get the material for this book?" Serving in a rural area, it is easy to feel as if you are alone in pastoral leadership. Especially when it comes to conflict. After all, you are the new one in town. Gary Preston shares his personal experience (failures and successes) in a brotherly way that is helpful, not condescending. Specific anecdotes and ideas for living in conflict and loving in conflict are much better than just a list on how to deal with conflict. The author addresses two much needed areas: family balance and preaching during controversy. I find these (as did he)difficult but necessary mountains to scale in ministry.Good job, Gary.