Churches In Crisis

Lloyd Perry · Gilbert Peterson

Aug 1981 · Moody Publishers

About this ebook

Where does your church turn during crisis? How can you prevent it in the first place?

Crisis happens. The question is, what will you do when it comes? Churches in Crisis gives wisdom and instruction to church members, pastors, and lay leaders. It includes suggestions for avoiding common issues in the life of the church, like financial issues, personal disagreements, and doctrinal disputes. It also gives instruction for what to do when those situations occur.

Here is wisdom for how to avoid serious divisions and misunderstanding, draw your people together, and get a church back on track. It will help you during a crisis at your church—to know what to do and where to turn for help.

About the author

LLOYD M. PERRY (B.A. Gordon College; B.D., Gordon Divinity School; M.A., Columbia University; Th.D., Northern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Northwestern University; D.Min., McCormick Seminary) was the director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His numerous books include Getting the Church on Target and Biblical Preaching for Today's World.Dr. Gilbert A. Peterson, a native of New Jersey, was ushered into the presence of his Savior March 13, 2014 after a long illness. Born April 30, 1935, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dolores, and four sons, Craig (Donna) of Texas City, TX; Jeffrey (Anna) of Manheim; Phillip (Lisa) of Leola; and Steven of Manheim.