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Well-Intentioned Dragons: Ministering to Problem People in the Church
She saved his life. Could he help restore her faith? Copy: Josh Winslow has just been released from prison. Determined to get his life on the right track, he sets out to find honest work. Kefira Reis has fled an abusive boss in New York's garment district to start a new life in Florida. A chance meeting along the way brings Kefira to Josh's aid when he needs it most. As Ke...more
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
July 1st 1994
by Bethany House Publishers
(first published 1985)
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I wish I had this book about 3 1/2 to 4 years ago. This book is a gold mine of insights and help especially to the pastor who has to deal, constantly, with people. Dragons come in all shapes and sizes and almost always resort to personal attacks and plays for power to attain what they want. Shelly comments that the worst dragons are often the ones who were the pastor’s strongest supporters at the beginning (in fact, many times, the ones who called the pastor). Something that I learned about a ye...more
Read this for the church council. It applies to churches to be sure, but it also gives on insight into co-workers, family members, and even prickly friends. The premise is that most people are not trying to be difficult and not evil, but are engaging in patterns of behavior that, however well-intentioned, are troublesome and a threat to the organization. Various kinds of "dragons" are described and the ways to diffuse the fire are covered in this slim, but insight packed, volume.
I would give this a 3.5 if I could as thought it had a lot of practical ideas and presented many of the different types of 'dragons' and problems created by them in a way that was easily digested. It is NOT a book filled with specific Scriptures on how to deal with these people but rather the ideas based on Scripture. I found myself wondering if seminaries give their students any training along these lines or help to defuse difficult situations they will surely face in ministry.
Good stuff for those in ministry! Helps to see people the way God sees them. Helps to know that others are dealing with similiar things and overcoming them. :)
Must read for every pastor. A little light on the solution side of the incidents, but at least cathartic for those who have served in difficult ministries.
Very heavy emphasis on church "boards", but still a lot of good counsel. This book would be very helpful to many pastors, I think.
Excellent advice on dealing with difficult people in a church setting. Must read for pastors.
VERY helpful book, in my experience...
a great book for anyone in ministry or public service. Gives practical advice for dealing with conflict within the church.
This book really opens your eyes to the "dark" side of ministry, but very encouraging.
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