Even the Best of Us
Clergy Sexual Failure—The Church’s Hidden Sin
- Church Leadership & Ministry
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Swaggert, Hybels, Page, Haggard, Bakker, Farewell, McDonald--all names of famous ministers who over the past thirty-five years have fallen from their platforms of significant ministry and brought hurt and confusion to their families and followers due to sexual failure. Even the Best of Us is written by two veterans of the church whose combined professional ministry experience spans more than sixty years. In addition, Perry and Pierre write from both the perspectives of two persons of color and from the perspectives of difference in gender. Both have seen firsthand the pain of clergy sexual failure and want to see their book help not only congregations and clergy who have experienced the devastation of a clergy sexual failure, but those who could experience this in future, for as they say, even the best of us can succumb to the devastating lies of the enemy of our soul. Whether you are a pastor, parachurch leader, lay leader, or parishioner within a congregation you will thoroughly enjoy this clear and revealing entry into a conversation that few in the church address--the reality of clergy sexual failure and how we can prevent it.
Endorsements (2)
“In Even the Best of Us, Dwight Perry and Elizabeth Pierre provide an essential guide for clergy and future ministry leaders. Dwight’s wisdom from over forty years of ministry as a pastor and organizational leader add to understanding the complexity of clergy failure and necessary steps to recovery. This will be a valuable resource for years to come.”
“This book is a must-read for anybody hoping to lead effectively and finish well in their ministry. Dr. Perry’s writing is a reflection of everything I personally know him to be: candid, wise, gracious, and helpful. His insight is valuable for leaders in all stages of their ministry; his heart and good intent to help spiritual leaders and mentor through his words and experience is clear on every page.”
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