When People Throw Stones: A Leader's Guide to Fielding Personal Criticism

by Blaine Allen

Book Overview

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Sticks, stones, and words do hurt. No one knows this better than people in ministry who are often the targets of ""Christian critics."" Pastor Blaine Allen helps leaders under attack respond to criticism biblically, working through the bitterness, resentment, and rage that often result. He shows them what to do when they cannot take anymore, when the criticism is accurate, and when they don't want to forgive. The counsel in this valuable book...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0825420148
• ISBN13: 9780825420146
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kregel Publications
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

YOU MUST READ THIS!

I work at a church and this book has been a lifesaver. I have recommended this book to everyone I know who either works at a church, or who is in a position of leadership at a church. I even ordered it for our custodians because they get stones thrown at them as well. This is not a "God will get them" kind of book...it's more about how YOU respond/or don't respond when you are criticized by supposedly well-meaning 'church folk'. Words DO hurt...especially when they're thrown at you from people of faith...and I'm so thankful for this book that helps deal with those situations.

At the right time

I found this book in fall 2005 just at the right time as 2004-2005 were years of challenges and criticisms for our church and our pastors. I gave copies to our pastors in hope they would find the contents helpful, enlightening and comforting. I'm also sharing it with my fellow colleagues in the ministry area we serve as church secretaries and administrative assistants in hopes they too will find a new perspective in dealing with the challenges and criticisms of being in ministry.

Finally, a book that speaks to my heart and head!

I've read other books on how to deal with criticism in the church but this one is different. The writing is personal and speaks to my heart - not just my intellect.Though you can read the book in one sitting, I find the chapters are best read for specific situations. The first chapters are in response to current hurt from criticism. Other chapters help walk the reader through how to forgive and how to respond when you know the criticism is valid.The extensive use of scripture helped me view the situation from God's perspective - beyond "he said, she said".This book has helped me turn a corner whereas other books on this topic focused more on the "why" people criticise then the "how" to move on.