After traveling the world and preaching in thousands of churches, Paul David Tripp observed an alarming problem within pastoral culture.
A dangerous call lifts the veil on the unhealthy environment in which our pastors operate. This culture compromises the spiritual health and effectiveness of the local church and its leaders.
This book offers a diagnosis and solutions to problems that trouble the entire Church. It presents proven strategies to support the crucial battle in which the Church today is engaged.
Contents
Introduction
AN EXAMINATION OF PASTORAL CULTURE
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On the road to disaster
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A story that repeats itself
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A big head full of theology and a sick heart
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More than knowledge and technique
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Joints and ligaments
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The absent community
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War zones
THE DANGER OF LOSING WONDER (FORGETTING THE PERSON OF GOD)
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The tiredness
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Well-kept secrets
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Mediocrity
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Already, but not yet
THE DANGER WAITING FOR EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES HAVING REACHED HIS PEOPLE (FORGETTING HIS IDENTITY)
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Personal glory
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The perpetual preparation
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The gap
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So, what to do now?
ISBN: 9782924110386