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Restoring Fallen Leaders by Dr. Richard A. Germaine |
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“Restoring Fallen Leaders” is a 24 page handbook presenting the
biblical principles and practices for seeking the restoration of a
morally fallen pastor or Christian leader. It comes out of several years
of experience by Dr. Germaine working with teams of people seeking to
assist a fallen leader experience true restoration. Restoration is defined as, “The process of the renewing of the mind and the rebuilding of relationships which have been severely damaged or destroyed by the immorality of the pastor or Christian leader.” The booklet explains and promotes the use of a “Restoration Team” to work with the person seeking restoration rather than just one individual carrying that burden alone. As such it consists of team-based spiritual direction. The biblical base for this approach is found in Galatians 6:1-2: “Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” NIV The goals of the restoration process are to see the person restored to God, to himself, to his family, and to the body of Christ. The formation, role, responsibilities, etc. of the team are clearly explained, as is the process of restoration from beginning to end. The booklet explains what to look for in selecting team members, how to begin, continue, and conclude the process, resources the team can turn to, etc. This booklet will be an invaluable resource for anyone who cares enough about a fallen pastor or Christian leader to want to see that person restored rather than shunned, or just moved on to another ministry where the same pattern would in all likelihood repeat itself. |
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RESTORING FALLEN LEADERS TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Testimonies Submit an online testimony and share your thoughts with others. “It is rare that this very demanding theme is treated in the light of both, the clear requirement of God’s Word and righteousness, and our Savior’s spirit of love and graciousness. His redemptive ways are always restoring; bringing humanly “damaged property” unto the realization of a maximum recovery unto wholeness and purposefulness when genuine repentance and renewed discipleship are accepted as the keys to all restoration. This handbook, though brief, is remarkably complete. Having dealt with the challenges of ministering to fallen leaders so many times over the half-century of my pastoral leadership, I am grateful to have discovered this poignant and powerful compendium of those principles that are central to such ministry.” Jack Hayford, President, International Foursquare Churches
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