Table of Contents
Introduction: Love Your People to Greatness 10
Section 1 The Shepherd Who Loves and Leaves a Legacy
I'll Love You Forever 16
"Pastor"-What a Beautiful Word 21
Offer a Holy Presence 25
They Won't Change Unless They Trust You 31
Isn't It Enough to Be Anointed? 38
You Matter to Me 45
Revival at the Grass Roots 51
The Grief of Leaving 58
Section 2 The Counselor Who Cares and Confronts
People-The Church's Reason for Being 64
Treasures in Broken Vessels 71
Is All the Deadwood Really Dead? 78
More Easily Preached Than Lived 82
The Amazing Power of Peacemaking 88
Admit It-Change Is Scary! 93
Caring Referrals to Christian Counselors 98
Section 3 The Leader Who Trusts Through Triumph and Tragedy
Lessons Learned Through Tragedies and Trials 106
Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities 111
Character Really Matters 117
Hunger for Power Shrivels the Soul 124
The Pastoral Perspective on Abortion 130
Lonely but Never Alone 136
Don't Become a Castaway 142
You Are Not Always in Control 148
Section 4 The Minister Who Loves at Home
The Legacy You Leave 156
The Model for the Next Generation 160
Loving Best the Most Important People 165
Give Yourself a Great Marriage 173
Section 5 In Partnership with the Father
Dare to Dream Great Dreams 182
The Pursuit of Personal Holiness 188
Christlikeness-A Marvelous Magnetism 194
A Generous God Honors Extravagance 198
Keeping Your Sabbath Holy 204
Are You Sure You Want What You Think You Want? 211
Two More Compelling Legacies 216
Maximizing Your Church's Spiritual Potential 221
Growing Your Church God's Way 225
Section 6 The Never-Say-Die Pastor Who Impacts the Third Millennium
Magnificent Opportunities in the New Century 230
Docs "Dear Abby" Preaching Help Anyone? 234
Call a Truce to the Worship Wars 239
Standing Before Ahab 244
Honor Your Coworkers 249
It's Time to Go Public 255
Adding Value When They Come to Church 260
The Magic Hope of Christmas 264
His Hand Was the Only One Available 269
Epilogue: For the Sake of New Beginnings 276
