The Art of Taking An Established Church

This book is especially helpful to Pastors, College students and Pulpit Committees.

This book answers the following questions:
1.      When should I consider taking an established church?
2.      What is a “Silent Pastor” and how should I deal with them?
3.      How and when should I make changes after taking an established church?
4.      What are some important Dos and Don’ts in pastoring an established church?
5.      How do I deal with difficult people in the church I have just taken?
6.      How can I win the hearts of the people in the church?
7.      How do I deal with a church split?
8.      How should I treat the former pastor?

These and many other questions are answered for men God is leading to take an established church.

1.    You may never be as close to a church member as their first pastor was to them.
2.    You can never build yourself up by pulling the former pastor down.
3.    You can encourage a church to love and accept you by loving and accepting them.
4.    You must keep your doctrine pure. It is the basis of all faith and practice.
5.    You must abstain from all appearance of evil in relation to women in the church.
6.    Accept the local culture of the church and make changes slowly.
7.    You must not mishandle church finances. You must be accountable to the church.
8.    You cannot please everyone all the time. Strive to please the Lord first.
9.    Don't expect anything from the people; be thankful for everything they do for you.
10.    You must be convinced God wants you to take the church regardless of the vote.

Knickerbocker Publications, Copyright 2017

Paperback, 164 pages