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Practics Best Practices for Children’s Ministry: Leading from the Heart* Andrew Ervin With insight and understanding of the children’s ministry world, author Andrew Ervin provides leaders with the tips, strategies, and skills they need to develop a strong and successful children’s ministry. 978-0-8341-2556-8 // $14.99
Best Practices for Effective Boards* E. LeBron Fairbanks, Dwight M. Gunter II, & James R. Couchenour Best Practices for Effective Boards challenges your board to become the most effective, God-honoring body to ever serve your organization. No matter where you start, you can develop your board into a strong and effective body working toward a future of growth and development. 978-0-8341-2834-7 // $16.99 The City* Urban Churches in the Wesleyan-Holiness Tradition David A. Busic David Busic traces the Wesleyan-Holiness history of ministry to, in, and from the urban core, and calls church leaders to remember and honor ancient visions for ministry by returning our faith communities to the city. 978-0-8341-3928-2 // $15.99 College Ministry in a Post-Christian Culture* Stephen Lutz Lutz translates missional theology to the practice of college ministry: ministry as a proactive movement that is constantly adapting to its everchanging environment. This resource will equip college ministry staff, pastors, churches, and student leaders to minister effectively to today’s college students with both depth and practical insight. 978-0-8341-2765-4 // $14.99 Thompson
“I wish I had read this book before starting my twenty-plus years as a human resource professional and also serving as a board director for not-for-profit organizations. Conflict Management for Faith Leaders offers a new and refreshing approach to conflict management.”
John M. Keigher Director of Systems and Human Resources Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc.
Conflict Management for Faith Leaders is about handling conflict in a way that is positive and constructive. With this book you will discover multiple techniques for assessing and managing conflict and learn guidelines for choosing which technique to use in a given situation. A practical resource for pastors and ministry leaders, Conflict Management for Faith Leaders acknowledges that leadership brings with it the risk of opposition. Packed with useful insights and stories based on the experiences of other faith leaders, this book is the ideal tool when the risk of opposition becomes reality.
HOUSTON THOMPSON holds graduate degrees in church management and social work and a doctor of education degree. In 2005, he was awarded the Professional of the Year Award from the Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce. In 2007, Nazarene Bible College honored him with the Alumna Distinguished Achievement Award. He currently serves as a dean and directs the doctor of education in ethical leadership program at Olivet Nazarene University.
RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT FOR FAITH LEADERS
Is conflict a dirty word? Does it bring to mind images of disagreement, fights, and shattered relationships? For ministry leaders, the likelihood of conflict comes with the job, but the result does not have to be destructive.
Conflict Management for Faith Leaders* Houston Thompson Leadership brings with it the risk of opposition. Those studying to become ministry leaders will discover the multiple ways for assessing and managing conflict, and learn guidelines for choosing which techniques to use in a given situation. 978-0-8341-3244-3 // $14.99 Created to Worship: God’s Invitation to Become Fully Human* Brent D. Peterson Offering a dynamic and grounded theology of worship within the Christian church, Created to Worship will provide practical suggestions and ideas for assisting you in creating and leading communal worship services. 978-0-8341-2792-0 // $19.99
Developing a Giving Church* Stan Toler and Elmer Towns This text combines pastoral leadership with practical applications to expand the role that giving plays in the life of a vital, growing church. It provides students the opportunity to develop leadership goals and stewardship plans as they prepare for the pastorate. 978-0-8341-3012-8 // $19.99 *Available in eBook formats
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