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Even Pastors Need Friends
Despite the dangers, one pastor has found that a few close friends are good for him… and the congregation.
How to Gauge the Closeness of a Group
Analyzing conversation patterns can show how much a group trusts one another -- or how far they need to go toward true fellowship.
Putting Pain to Work
Healthy bodies know how to make use of pain. A healthy church does too.
HANDLING HOLY WARS
A veteran mediator shows how even within a church, swords can be turned into plowshares.
To Intervene or Not to Intervene
At times you feel obligated to enter a problem situation—without an invitation. How do you proceed prudently?
How to Win at Parish Poker
Pastoral credibility can be parlayed into great gains ... or squandered.
THE TYRANNY OF THE RIGID
THE PASTOR AS LIGHTNING ROD
In a turbulent church climate, pastors can be zapped when they least expect it.
SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN SAFETY
When destructive people head for another church, do you warn the next pastor?
DANGEROUS DECISIONS
Before tackling risky business, it helps to know what you're prepared to handle.
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