help for frustrated pastors--including new research from the Barna Group Stone, Charles 1954- creator Barna Group text bibliography mnu Minneapolis, Minn Bethany House c2010 2010 monographic eng

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219 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. "Experienced minister offers insights into frustrations pastors face along with solutions, based on current research from the Barna Group and others"--Provided by publishers. pt. 1. This ain't Kansas anymore. "Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get" -- "Houston, we have a problem" -- Frankly, my dear, I don't give a ..." -- pt. 2. "What we've got here ... is a failure to communicate" (what almost 2,000 pastors and more than 600 church members revealed). Schoolyard bullies who eat our lunch -- 'Punch'em out, tell the teacher, or skip lunch? -- Enjoying lunch even when the bullies abound -- pt. 3. Whatcha gonna do when the bad boys come for you? Open up with vulnerability -- Own up with humility -- Show up with integrity -- Speak up with courage -- pt. 4. "Carpe diem. Sieiza the day boys. Make your life extraordinary." Spouse killers -- After you sell the book on eBay, what's next? Charles Stone. Includes bibliographical references (p. [207]-219). Pastoral theology Clergy Job stress BV4398 .S69 2010 253/.2 9780764207051 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0764207059 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2010004285 DLC 100202 20140901191933.0 16080280