{"product_id":"ten-commandments-for-pastors-leaving-a-congregation-paperback-1","title":"Ten Commandments for Pastors Leaving a Congregation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLawrence W. Farris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePastoral transitions can be fraught with pitfalls, yet there \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e advice that can help ministers and congregations avoid those dangers. Lawrence Farris, a pastor who himself has left three churches, here gives ten wise, thoughtful commandments for shepherds leaving their flock. Hardly heavy-handed dictums, these \"commandments\" are more gospel than law, laying out helpful strategies in such areas as recognizing when to depart, patching broken relationships, and enabling the next pastor to make a clean start. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While many may dream of a comfortable, long-term pastorate, today's congregational realities make the wisdom in this book relevant for pastors in churches big and small, liberal and conservative. Perfect for pastors soon to depart and for those happy to stay put for now, \u003ci\u003eTen Commandments for Pastors Leaving a Congregation\u003c\/i\u003e provides welcome guidance to both pastors and parishioners facing this hopeful and challenging transition.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePastoral transitions can be fraught with pitfalls, yet there \"is\" advice that can help ministers and congregations avoid those dangers. Lawrence Farris, a pastor who himself has left three churches, here gives ten wise, thoughtful commandments for shepherds leaving their flock. Far from heavy-handed dictums, these \"commandments\" are more gospel than law, laying out helpful strategies in such areas as recognizing when to depart, patching broken relationships, and enabling the next pastor to make a clean start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile many may dream of a comfortable, long-term pastorate, today's transient congregational realities make the wisdom in this book relevant for pastors in churches big and small, liberal, moderate, and conservative. Perfect for pastors soon to depart and for those happy to stay put for now, \"Ten Commandments for Pastors Leaving a Congregation\" provides welcome guidance to both pastors and parishioners facing this hopeful and challenging transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLawrence W. Farris has served churches in Maryland and Michigan, and is currently interim pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 8.08 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42592932003936,"sku":"9780802829245","price":30.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/bEVmazI4RkVPZm5mYVJKN2EvRytGQT09.webp?v=1771480469","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/ten-commandments-for-pastors-leaving-a-congregation-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}