Dr.John Gilmore has thirty-six years of pastoral experience and has served as Professor of Philosophy and religion at Wilkes University. Currently, John conducts clinics around the country called "Seminars for Curious Christians" and has recently accepted the post of Adjunct Professor of Theology at the newly formed seminary, Wellspring School of Theology in suburban Cincinnati, OH. John has five other published books to his credit, including Probing Heaven: Key Questions on the Hereafter and Ambushed at Sunset: Coping with Mature Adult Temptations. John and his wife Roberta reside in Cincinnati, Ohio.
"[ Pastoral Politics] is a hard-hitting, no-nonsense treatise
designed to lead readers to an understanding of "church politics'
and ecclesiastical resignations. For the layman, and for many
would-be pastors, Dr. Gilmore reveals the 'inside story' on why
some clergy have been forced to consider vacating their ministries
and moving on to other positions." D.JAMES KENNEDY, PHD. SENIOR
PASTOR
CORAL RIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
"Dr. Gilmore writes well: He is both interesting and informative.
Pastoral Politics takes a neglected and touchy subject and, among
other things, includes the idea that rather than resigning from
their work, many preachers would do well to resign themselves to
it. A good idea! This is a book that explores many aspects of
resignation...It meets a real need." Dr. Jay AdamsChristian
Counselor/Author
"The problems of the modern pastorate are legion. Some ministers
fail morally. Most are faithful and yet experience great difficulty
when their church rejects their leadership in various ways. In my
experience, serving churches of all types across America, I believe
nothing creates greater stress in the lives of many Christians
(often leaving scars for the rest of their earthly life), and
specially in the minister's own family, than when a pastor is
forced to leave a ministry. The problem is now epidemic and the
reasons are profoundly varied and deeply systemic. John Gilmore has
carefully opened the window on this problem in a way that no other
writer has previously accomplish. Sadly, this book is desperately
needed. it will help both ministers and lay leaders face a major
hindrance to the work of God's Spirit in our churches.Reformation
in both the ordination and the equipping of our ministers is a
great need in our day. Churches learning how to respond properly to
their ministers is an equally great need. This book provides an
important tool reforming many of the bad patterns in
pastor/congregation relationship. I recommend it highly."Dr. John
H. ArmstrongPRESIDENT, REFORMATION & REVIVAL MINISTRIES
CAROL STREAM, ILLINOIS
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