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paperbackWhen Narcissism Comes to Church
Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse
by Chuck DeGroat
Outreach Resource of the Year
Why Does Narcissism Seem to Thrive in Our Churches?
We've seen the news stories. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader. But what is narcissism, really? And how does it infiltrate the church?
Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with narcissistic personality disorder, ...
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hardcoverWhen Narcissism Comes to Church
Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse
by Chuck DeGroat
Foreword by Richard J. MouwOutreach Resource of the Year
Why Does Narcissism Seem to Thrive in Our Churches?
We've seen the news stories. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader. But what is narcissism, really? And how does it infiltrate the church?
Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with narcissistic personality disorder, ...
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paperbackSustainable Children's Ministry
From Last-Minute Scrambling to Long-Term Solutions
by Mark DeVries and Annette Safstrom
Are you a children's ministry leader on the edge of burnout? Do you find yourself working harder and harder to tame the chaos? Mark DeVries and Annette Safstrom know how you feel. Flash and fizz can be effective at attracting young families, but without sustainable systems beneath the unforgettable moments, the impact is almost always short-lived. In this practical resource, you’ll learn how to ...
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caseboundLeading Through Resistance
Quit Pushing Back
Practicing Change Series
by Tod Bolsinger
Illustrated by Mark Demel
Foreword by Marty Linsky"People don't resist change. They resist loss." —Marty Linsky and Ronald Heifetz
When facing losses, even the best teammates can start pushing back. As teams wrestle with uncertainty, leaders need to chart a steady course. Join Tod Bolsinger as he teaches unexpected skills for engaging resistance and moving the mission forward.
In this essential Christian leadership ...
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paperbackInvitation to Lead
Guidance for Emerging Asian American Leaders
by Paul Tokunaga
The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. This Japanese expression characterizes the attitude of many Asian Americans. We are often taught not to put ourselves forward--not to stick out. But the Western concept of leadership is all about stepping up and standing apart from the group. Is that appropriate for Asian Americans? Or can we lead out of our own cultural strengths rather than ...
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paperbackMore Than Enchanting
Breaking Through Barriers to Influence Your World
Forge Partnership Books
by Jo Saxton
Foreword by Jenni CatronWomen have always been central to the life of the church. From the early hours of the first Easter, when women were charged to announce the resurrection of Jesus, to the state of the contemporary church, where women outnumber men in pews and positions of service.
But as central as women have been, they've also found themselves regularly marginalized--and not only in the church but in the neighborhoods, ...
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paperbackMy Soul Waits
Solace for the Lonely in the Psalms
by Marva J. Dawn
"An overwhelming number of us are lonely," writes Marva Dawn. "Sometimes we are lonely for a specific reason: our spouse has recently died or left us; our children have just gone from home or have been tragically killed; we are fighting a particular battle against illness or suffering the ravages of chemotherapy; we are new in the neighborhood; our values are different from those of our work colleagues; ...
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paperbackEmboldened
A Vision for Empowering Women in Ministry
by Tara Beth Leach
Foreword by Scot McKnightThroughout Scripture and church history, women have been central to the mission of God. But all too often women have lacked opportunities to minister fully. Many churches lack visible examples of women in ministry and leadership. Pastor Tara Beth Leach issues a stirring call for a new generation of women in ministry: to teach, to preach, to shepherd, and to lead. God not only permits women to minister—he ...
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paperbackEngaging the Soul of Youth Culture
Bridging Teen Worldviews and Christian Truth
by Walt Mueller
Before we can reach today's youth with the truth of the gospel, we need to see what they see and hear what they hear. We need to catch the messages encrypted in their culture and understand what's really being communicated. In Engaging the Soul of Youth Culture Walt Mueller, founder and president of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, helps us to navigate the troubling and confusing ...
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paperbackFoundations for Soul Care
A Christian Psychology Proposal
by Eric L. Johnson
In this groundbreaking work of first-order scholarship, Eric Johnson makes a vitally important contribution to the field of Christian counseling. He first presents a detailed overview and appreciative but critical evaluation of the reigning paradigms in the field of Christian counseling, particularly biblical counseling and integration. Building on their respective strengths, he seeks to move beyond ...
