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REVIEWS for 5 Ministry Killers and How to Defeat Them

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Without question, pastors and church leaders face struggles and frustrations that threaten to kill our joy in ministry.  In this relevant book, Charles Stone takes an honest look at these struggles and frustrations based on research and personal experience.  Thankfully, he also says we can resist these “ministry killers,” encouraging us to lead with vulnerability, humility, integrity, and courage.  If you are serious about staying focused and faithful in your ministry, you should read this book and be encouraged."

- Ed Stetzer, President of LifeWay Research, author of Viral Churches and Lost and Found: the Younger Unchurched and the Churches that Reach Them

A delightful guide to anyone in ministry. Just as you need a guide to keep you from making horrific mistakes when you go on a camping trip, mistakes that could embarrass, hurt or even kill; Charles Stone’s book on the 5 Ministry Killers will make you laugh, cry, but in the end it may save your ministry. Get it, read it, and enjoy it, and then learn.

- Elmer L. Towns, Co-Founder, Liberty University; Dean, School of Religion, Lynchburg, Virginia, author of over 70 books

Charles offers an  impressive way of communicating biblical insight that we can easily translate  into our personal and professional lives. His heartfelt and creative  approach lets you know that he authentically cares and wants to keep you on the  right path as a Christ Follower. I believe now more than ever,  pastors and church members across this nation will embrace this much needed and  valuable information. Today, burnout and frustration have reached an  all-time high, leading many into temptation, and lack of focus, passion,  priority and energy.  In this new book, Charles offers a  light to the lighthouse of our hearts, helping us become more effective leaders  and passionate Christ Followers. 
- Sam Glenn, The Nation's Authority on Attitude, author of A Kick in the Attitude

 

Charles does a fabulous job interweaving statistics and stories in Five Ministry Killers and How to Defeat Them to make a compelling case for how to defeat those evasive character issues that can destroy a ministry. This is an imperative topic for those of us in ministry today.
- Dave Ferguson, Lead Pastor, Community Christian Church; Author of The Big Idea and Exponential; Spiritual Entrepreneur, NewThing        Network

The book cover promises help for frustrated pastors -- and the author has delivered on this promise in a big way. Charles presents relevant statistics, weaves them with stories, and brings it all alive with highly practical advice from a pastor's heart. Reading this book was time well spent.

-Tim Stevens, Executive Pastor, Granger Community Church; Author, Pop Goes the Church; blogger at LeadingSmart

 

Buzz for Daughters Gone Wild - Dads Gone Crazy

 

What a story! Every parent who has been in battle with their teenager will benefit from this candid book. It’s honest. Grounded. And immensely hopeful.

- Les Parrot, Ph.D, author of Helping Your Struggling Teenager

This book should be required reading for all fathers and daughters trying to find their way through the jungle of adolescent rebellion and parental dilemma.

-R. A. “Buddy” Scott, author of Relief for Hurting Parents

A gripping, gritty account of losing a daughter -- and getting her back. This is a book written from the trenches of parenting at its very hardest. Charles and Heather have penned far more than the true story of a prodigal coming home --this is a practical guide for dealing with a daughter gone wild. An excellent resource for fathers and daughters. And it wouldn't hurt to read it before a storm hits.

-Dave Meurer, author of If You Childproof Your Home, They'll Still Get In and Good Spousekeeping