Ethical Dilemmas in Church Leadership: Case Studies in Biblical Decision MakingChild abuse, AIDS, infidelity, homosexuality, unexpected pregnancies. Mike Milco shares case studies on some of the most sensitive issues pastors and church leaders may have to deal with. Child abuse, AIDS, infidelity, homosexuality, unexpected pregnancies. Think it couldn't happen in your church? Experienced pastor Mike Milco shares case studies on some of the most sensitive issues pastors and church leaders may encounter in any church. By understanding various options in the decision-making process, church leaders can be better equipped to handle crisis situations and apply biblical principles. Chapters include: Conversations Behind Closed Doors Making a Bad Investment Abuse Inside the Church |
Contents
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Chapter Two Abuse Inside the Church | 37 |
Chapter Three AIDS Among the Flock | 55 |
Chapter Four Ordained Infidelities | 68 |
Chapter Five Conversations Behind Closed Doors | 83 |
Chapter Six Answering Cries for Help | 97 |
Chapter Seven Fumbling with Figures | 111 |
Chapter Eight Crisis Pregnancies | 126 |
Chapter Nine When the Closet Is Opened | 140 |
Chapter Ten Concluding Thoughts | 154 |
Chapter Eleven Putting It into Practice | 161 |
Appendix Two Infectious DiseaseHIV Policies | 172 |
Appendix Three Patterns Predicting Pastoral Infidelity | 182 |
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Ethical Dilemmas in Church Leadership: Case Studies in Biblical Decision Making Michael R. Milco No preview available - 1997 |
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