Finding the Purpose in Church-Hurt
Recognizing the Pain and Controlling the Suffering
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Spiritual preparation validates your relationship with God and qualifies you for new deminsions in ministry. Watch for trials and tribulations in your life from the enemy but also expect attacks from those who are close to you as well. If you remember this, after the devil set things in motion against you it is not until your friends (those closet to you) betray you that you are able to fully walk into the next phase of your ministry or for all practical purposes your assignment. Additionally, you must recognize that the church is full of people who are battling personal pains and tribulations; trying to help others out of problems that they themselves have not conquered. Many leaders are overwhelmed or ill equipped to handle all the issues in their ministries. This problem will sometimes lead to first aid (attention from leadership) to either, the most valuable players in the ministry or to the people who cry the loudest. Unfortunately, the people with the deepest wounds go untreated.
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About the Book
This book will help examine the issue of hurt caused by people within the church. Additionally, it will provide some understanding to why it is necessary that the true believer hold fast to their faith and their God-given assignments. There is a purpose behind the madness of church-hurt.
About the Author
I am a retired service member with over twenty years’ active-duty service in the United States military, serving in the army, army reserves, and the Georgia Army National Guard. During my time in the military, I participated in special military development projects, peacekeeping missions in Haiti, and tours of duty in many foreign countries, including Korea, Australia, and Germany, as well as Hawaii, Guam, Fiji, and many other locations in the Union. I have received many awards for meritorious service and achievements. In 1995, I started working tirelessly with other ministers to establish a Christian church and a school under the United Nations Commanding General in Port Au Prince, Haiti. I worked with other Christian leaders to establish new ministries in the local communities, including several evangelistic teams around the country.
I’ve been nominated as soldier of the year, also recognized and awarded for being mentor of the year for three different cities in the Midwest, for working with a youth-development program (Snowball). I have worked with Fulton County, East Point Police Department with troubled youth and West End Academy as a mentor. I am currently serving as presiding prelate of a nondenominational ministry that consists of four churches. I am a father and grandfather and have the privilege of being married to my lovely wife, Angela. I hold several accredited degrees, currently completing a doctoral degree in pastoral community counseling.