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Antagonists in the Church
Antagonism exists in the church. It leaves in its wake broken lives: people who are hurt, discouraged, and apathetic. Although only a very few persons are antagonists, these individuals have the potential to disrupt and even destroy a congregation's mission and ministry. In this balanced and practical book, Kenneth Haugk shows how congregational leaders can learn to preven...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
January 1st 1988
by Augsburg Fortress Publishers
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I found this book quite helpful. I was nice to give language to particular behaviors, gather helpful response techniques, and especially not feel so crazy about things I have experienced/observed.
I am intrigued by the idea of a more up-to-date, similar book being written which connects these behaviors to the use of technology and social media... I can only hope someone might be working on that somewhere.
I am intrigued by the idea of a more up-to-date, similar book being written which connects these behaviors to the use of technology and social media... I can only hope someone might be working on that somewhere.
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This book can be dangerous as some pastors might wish to make every disagreeable person an antagonist. Haugk demonstrates a Christian way to deal with people who make not only a pastor's life but other Christians' lives miserable. Highly recommended.
This book comprehensively defines this issue and offers tested wisdom and practice advice for biblically dealing with antagonism in the church. I hope I never need to deal with this in its full-blown state, but now I feel equipped to do so should the need arise, and I know how to spot the warning signs and put safeguards in place. This should be on every church leader's (staff and volunteer) book shelf.
As the name suggests, this book is a bit of a manual. The advice is really quite good, and the book takes good Christian stances on the issues at stake. Very helpful.
Very good.
This book was recommended to me by my pastor, when I told him I was going to the seminary. I recommend it for the same reasons he did. Hopefully you'll never have to deal with this kind of problem, but if you do, this is a first rate book.
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A friend recommended that I get this book and read it. Useful book for a church leader who is dealing with trouble makers in the church.
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