Church Problems

Most pastors and leaders are godly, wonderful people that don't abuse their sheep. They shepherd their flocks gently and patiently. But we can't ignore the growing number who do not. We need gentle shepherds now more than ever, and in Bully Pulpit, seminary president and biblical scholar Michael J. Kruger offers a unique perspective for both church leaders and church members on the problem of spiritual abuse, how to spot it, and how to handle it in the church.

Paul's two inspired letters to the church at Corinth are explored in this commentary, which studies the text in detail, on a verse-by-verse basis. Both beginners and well-studied readers of the Word of God can find value in this helpful companion to two of the Apostle's great inspired works.

The Church is simply a group of saved sinners, and because of this we face a variety of issues. How do we deal with them? Focusing on the letter of 1 Corinthians, Pastor Skip Heitzig discusses Church divisions, sexual impurity, marriage difficulties, personal liberties, and other problems in the body of Christ and looks at what God's word says about resolving them.

Satan's transformation from opaque functionary to chief antagonist is one of the most striking features of the development of Jewish theology in the Second Temple Period and beyond. Once no more than an "accuser" testing members of the human community, Satan, along with his demons, is presented by Jewish apocalyptic texts and the New Testament as a main source of evil in the world. In Satan and the Problem of Evil, noted scholar Archie Wright explores this dynamic in both its historical and theological trajectories.

As America begins to come to terms with the costs of White privilege to Black lives, this book urges a soul-searching examination of the role American Christianity has played in sustaining everyday white supremacy by assuring White people of their innocence. In Mormonism and White Supremacy, Joanna Brooks offers an unflinching look at her own people's history and culture and finds in them lessons that will hit home for every scholar of American religion and person of faith.

Ed Shaw shares his pain in dealing with same-sex attraction—and yet he is committed to what the Bible says and what the church has always taught about marriage and sex. He shows us that obedience to Jesus is ultimately the only way to experience life to the full. He also challenges missteps that the church has often made in its understanding of the Christian life and of sexuality. We have been shaped by the world around us, and urgently need to re-examine the values that drive our discipleship in the light of the Bible.

Have you ever struggled when someone challenges your faith in God? Maybe you don't know what to say, or you don't understand their objections--or maybe you just aren't as prepared as you want to be. This book is designed just for you! Using his own personal studies with others, as well as sharing expert testimony from others, Mark Tabata wants to help you become a great defender of the truth that God exists! Brought to you by your friends at Cobb Publishing

Penny Baker is coping. Just about. Three kids, one dog, one lovely but sometimes oblivious husband. Tick, tick tick. She is even managing to hold her own among the competitive school mums - if you don't look too closely. But when she finds herself also caring for her elderly mother, diagnosed with dementia, the household is thrown into disarray and Penny finds herself stretched to breaking point trying to meet everyone's needs. Can she make the new family situation work? And is there any chance of finding some space in it all for herself?

It’s time to tie the knot in this Irish wedding! Erin and Luke have been lucky in love, and now it’s time for them to make it official forever. But when a problem with the venue makes Erin think they might have to look for alternatives, their luck seems to be changing. Will Luke and the rest of the Charles Town men find a way to make it right? Sophie and Zach have decided to work on their relationship. He’s trying his best to get past the realization that his wife was murdered—not killed in an accident. Sophie just wants to be there for him, but if he doesn’t trust her, how can ...

Dealing with Difficult People in Church? In the New Testament, Jesus and the Apostle Paul promised that the Church will have problems with predatory people. It's not a matter of "if," but "when" this will be an issue for your church. Thankfully, aside from warning us about the problem, the Bible also equips us to engage with the problem in healthy, godly ways. In this book, Pastor S.T. Whittaker examines both the problem and the solutions as found in the Scriptures. This book will help you: 1. Wake up to the Bible's warning. 2. Distinguish predators from immature believers. 3. Understand ...

Lorenzo Lebrija, director of TryTank, a lab for church growth and innovation, has developed a fresh straightforward framework for experiments in new ministry based on research and interviews. With three clear steps, this framework can have a lasting impact on any church that uses it. You can even start innovating today, using this specific and actionable process within your church community.

Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing ...

Southern Wyoming 1872 Barely a week after a gunfight that almost took both of their lives, Parson William Stone and Sheriff James Matthews are both faced with life changing decisions. Strife in the Church, and his wife falling ill were almost too much for William to deal with, but when a part of his past he wanted to leave buried shows itself, William comes face to face with the root of bitterness that he never realized was in his heart. As James heals from his wounds, he is looking toward a future with Catherine Woodfield, but is filled with hesitation. Can he be the provider that ...