Church Conflict

Reader, There is hardly any subject in religion which is so much misunderstood as the subject of the “Church.” There is probably no misunderstanding which has done more harm to professing Chris-tians than the misunderstanding of this subject. There is hardly any word which is used in such a variety of meanings, as the word “Church.” It is a word that we hear constantly used, and yet we cannot help observing that different people use it in different senses. The English politician in our days talks of “the Church.” What does he mean? You will generally find he means the Episcopal ...

April 13, 2006. A Jerusalem Post headline reads: "Jericho man murdered over home sale." The 42 year-old father of eight was kidnapped, shot seven times, thrown into his car, and set on fire, because he had sold his Jerusalem apartment to Jews. Radical Islam has long desired to seize Jerusalem and make it off limits to Christian and Jewish believers. In this revealing book, Dore Gold, former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, reminds us that the war on terror is also a war on faith.

A woman wants to be taken care of. Being claimed is a core desire of a feminine woman. She craves to surrender and let go. She yearns to trust her man with her entire heart. No matter how long she has been with her boyfriend, there will come a day when the woman will begin questioning if this is the right man for her and whether or not the relationship is going anywhere.

Too many times, the Biblical command to not touch God's anointed is taken out of context. Unfortunately, it has been used to silence critics, end conflict and justify an otherwise indefensible position or abusive ministry as untouchable. This has resulted in entirely too much abuse, mismanagement and bad theology in the Body of Christ. When taken in its proper context, this passage from Psalm 105 is not addressing professional clergy at all! In this brief treatise, Pastor Jeff address who God's anointed really are, and the importance of not "Touching" them.

Love is a living thing. It has life in it. It can be pregnant of. It grows from young to maturity. It can contract sickness, affliction and suffer malnutrition. It can become sickly and eventually dies. Just before the marital boat of any once upon a time soulmate hit the iceberg on the open sea of life; there had been lots of little little oversights leading to unexpected end. It all began from a dangerous gap and went on. This book explore 10 painful separations that are common in marriages before a fall. It reveals the secret of dangerous gap leading to painful end. The table of content ...

Readers from around the globe are devoted to the books in "The Magnolia Series". They anxiously await each novel. The characters that live their lives in the congregation of Historic First Church (Episcopal) in Falls City, Georgia have endeared themselves to their fans.Most every reader believes that one or more of the characters reside in their community or are sitting near them in their local parish church. Father Steele Austin's life and ministry have blossomed in the historic congregation even though they have resisted his calls to include in ministry women, gays, lesbians, and people ...

All your favorite characters have returned for your tenth visit to First Church and Falls City, Georgia.Bishop Sean Evans and his partner Rabbi Eze Dolan face new threats of being outed.Colonel Mitchell rallies a large group of supporters to attack the ministry of Father Steele Austin.Chadsworth Purcell Alexander reaches out to Steele for help and risks having his identity exposed.Steele and Randi must decide how to punish Virginia Mudd Willoughby.The Reverend Melvin and Judith MacClaren return to Falls City and raise over a million dollars in one night.Elmer Idle and Rose MacClaren receive...

The number of clergy spouses that no longer attend worship has never been tabulated. Many avoid all parish activities and don’t want anything to do with the profession their significant other chose. In this, the thirteenth book in The Magnolia Series, my intention is to give the clergy spouse a voice. I hope to enlighten my readers on the impact living in a glass house has on the person who married a member of the clergy. The stress, struggles, and challenges faced by the pastor are also felt by their life partner. Beyond the unvoiced struggles of maintaining a household on a pastor’s ...

Christianity and Social Justice is everything Christians need to understand and answer the social justice movement in one audiobook. From its history, secular manifestations, and Christian variations, Jon Harris thoroughly describes the movement, shows how it threatens orthodoxy, and offers powerful responses.

Thirty-five years ago, Libertyville had a population of 2,000. Its citizens thought it would become the next Atlanta. But it’s now 1989, and the population is down to 278 and falling. The town’s remaining employer, the outdated, money-losing Libertyville Cotton Works, owned by an elderly Holocaust survivor, has been sold to a conglomerate that intends to reap huge tax and political benefits. But two other factions have different ideas. Bishop William Wyatt Walker, spellbinding African-American televangelist whose church takes in $500 million a year in contributions from the poorest of ...

"A thought-provoking book that exposes contemporary cancel culture within the church and asks the inevitable question: Who am I when everything falls to pieces?" Pastor Martinus Metgod, heralded as the crown prince among Baptist preachers, has been fighting his own demons for years, safely out of the sight of others. When he is accused of misconduct, the end of his illustrious career seems near. While the elders conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations, Case Parker, a young prospective pastoral candidate, becomes his intern. On the one hand, this new kid on the block ruffles ...

Thinking about quitting the ministry? Let one of the greatest leaders of the Bible help you. Had enough of the church and ready to move on? Wondering if pastoral ministry is right for you? In this groundbreaking guide, bestselling author and veteran pastor Dr. Toby Lofton shows you how a prayer Moses can help you discern if resigning is following God for you. Drawing from years of experience in pastoral ministry, Dr. Lofton offers practical advice and guidance on how to use this powerful prayer to remember your calling. Resignation Monday: A Pastor’s Guide to NOT Quitting is an inviting ...

On this sixth visit to Falls City, Georgia and Historic First Church (Episcopal), Dennis Maynard takes the readers through so many twists and turns it will keep them turning the pages to see what is going to happen next. You owe it to yourself to discover why The Magnolia Series has become so popular. You'll be amazed at just how many people you will recognize in these books. As their stories unfold, readers find themselves laughing out loud, wiping away a tear, and nodding their heads. The travails of Father Steele Austin and his beautiful wife, Randi make for a great read. Readers are ...

The Denver Declaration is a concise yet dynamic statement on Commonwealth of Israel Theology (Commonwealth Theology). This Summer 2019 edition includes 150 supporting scriptural references. -- Live link to sign the Declaration at the end of the book -- Excerpt- Introduction to the Denver Declaration: [During the course of 2017-2019 a number of believers in Messiah – Jesus – realized from their doctrinal backgrounds that the major theological paradigms now prevalent primarily within evangelical circles were either inherited from Roman Catholicism and Reformational Churches and/or from ...

Over more than a quarter of a century, John Paul II has firmly set his stamp on the billion-member strong Catholic Church for future generations and he has become one of the most influential political figures in the world. His key role in the downfall of communism in Europe, as well as his apologies for the Catholic Church's treatment of Jews and to victims of the Inquisition, racism, and religious wars, won him worldwide admiration.