__Do you face well-intentioned dragons?__ Every church has them--sincere, well-meaning Christians who leave ulcers, strained relationships, and hard feelings in their wake. They don't intend to be hostile; they don't consciously plot destruction or breed discontent. But they often do undermine the ministry of the church and make pastors question their calling.  
  
Ministering to Problem People in Your Church will guide you in dealing with these challenging people. Based on real-life accounts of battle-scarred veterans, this book helps you go beyond just tolerating problem people to limiting their damage and showing them God's love. You'll discover effective strategies to turn dissidents into disciples.  
  
This time-tested book by the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today's Leadership Journal has new chapters on using social media and caring for those with mental illness. It will help you not only preserve your sanity (and maybe your job), but minister more effectively, even to those who make life difficult.  
  
"Every church has them--sincere, well-meaning Christians who leave ulcers, strained relationships, and hard feelings in their wake. They don't intend to be hostile; they don't consciously plot destruction or breed discontent. But they often do undermine the ministry of the church and make pastors question their calling. Ministering to Problem People in Your Church will guide you in dealing with these challenging people. Based on real-life accounts of battle-scarred veterans, this book helps you go beyond just tolerating problem people to limiting their damage and showing them God's love." -DiscipleMagazine.com "Every pastor and church leader would do well to read this book and have it at the ready."  
The Baptist Standard

__Marshall Shelley__ serves as director of the doctor of ministry program and associate professor of pastoral leadership and ministry at Denver Seminary. He was editor of Leadership Journal for thirty-four years, and as a vice president at Christianity Today, oversaw Christian History, Marriage Partnership, Church Law &amp; Tax Report, and Men of Integrity magazines and PreachingToday.com. He is the author of several books, including Helping Those Who Don't Want Help and The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham. He holds a journalism degree from Bethel University in Minnesota and an MDiv from Denver Seminary in Colorado.

__Do you face well-intentioned dragons?__ Every church has them--sincere, well-meaning Christians who leave ulcers, strained relationships, and hard feelings in their wake. They don't intend to be hostile; they don't consciously plot destruction or breed discontent. But they often do undermine the ministry of the church and make pastors question their calling.  
  
Ministering to Problem People in Your Church will guide you in dealing with these challenging people. Based on real-life accounts of battle-scarred veterans, this book helps you go beyond just tolerating problem people to limiting their damage and showing them God's love. You'll discover effective strategies to turn dissidents into disciples.  
  
This time-tested book by the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today's Leadership Journal has new chapters on using social media and caring for those with mental illness. It will help you not only preserve your sanity (and maybe your job), but minister more effectively, even to those who make life difficult.

The editor of Leadership Journal offers practical, time-tested strategies for ministering and communicating love to the often well-meaning (but difficult) people in your church.

\["For church leaders facing difficult personalities", "Helps you manage problem people without losing hope", "You will transform conflicts into opportunities for growth"\]

This eBook offers strategies for effectively ministering to challenging individuals in your church.

Shelley, Marshall

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Foreword

Introduction

1. Complex Conflicts

2. Identifying a Dragon

3. Personal Attacks

4. Electronic Warfare

5. When the Mind Isn’t Quite Right

6. The Play for Power

7. The Best Defense

8. The Second-Best Defense

9. When the Dragon May Be Right

10. When It’s Time to Confront

11. When There’s No Resolution

Epilogue

Notes

About the Author

Back Cover

Do you face well-intentioned dragons?  
  
Every church has them--sincere, well-meaning Christians who leave ulcers, strained relationships, and hard feelings in their wake. They don't intend to be hostile; they don't consciously plot destruction or breed discontent. But they often do undermine the ministry of the church and make pastors question their calling.  
  
Ministering to Problem People in Your Churchwill guide you in dealing with these challenging people. Based on real-life accounts of battle-scarred veterans, this book helps you go beyond just tolerating problem people to limiting their damage and showing them God's love. You'll discover effective strategies to turn dissidents into disciples.  
  
This time-tested book by the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today'sLeadership Journalhas new chapters on using social media and caring for those with mental illness. It will help you not only preserve your sanity (and maybe your job), but minister more effectively, even to those who make life difficult.

A practical guide by Marshall Shelley on managing challenging individuals in church settings. Offers strategies for effective communication and love towards difficult congregants.

\["For church leaders navigating challenging relationships", "Helps you manage well-intentioned but tough people", "You will foster a more loving church community"\]

This book offers strategies for handling difficult church members.

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