Avoiding Pastoral Pitfalls: A Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Ministry

Foreword / Leighton Ford -- Introduction -- Part One: Who Are You As A Leader? -- 1. The Well-defined Leader -- 2. The Role Of Anxiety In Our Lives -- 3. Processes That Surround Us -- 4. Building Trust -- 5. Shadow Living -- 6. Competing Values -- Part Two: What Do You Do As A Leader? -- 7. You, The Leader -- 8. Critical Interpersonal Skills -- Part Three: Getting Started -- 9. Questions To Ask When Considering A Call -- 10. The First Ninety Days In You New Ministry -- 11. Culture-change Road Map -- Part Four: Negotiating Choppy Ministry Waters -- 12. Understanding Your Chuch's Organizational Model -- 13. Political Relations Within Your Church -- 14. How To Effectively Manage Your Church -- 15. Dealing With Your Church's Governing Board -- 16. When Your Church Hits The Growth Ceiling -- 17. Surviving And Thriving In Church Conflict -- 18. Building A Lay Pastoral Care Ministry For Your Church -- Part Five: Finishing Well -- 19. How To Sucessfully Leave A Congregation -- 20. Summing Up. James P. Osterhaus ; Foreword By Leighton Ford. Includes Bibliographical References (pages [283]-286). Electronic Reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mi Available Via World Wide Web.