
Book of the Quarter — Corrupt Communication: Myths That Target Church Leaders
Corrupt Communication: Myths That Target Church Leaders, by Bill Bagents and Laura S. Bagents, Copyright © 2022 by Bill Bagents and Laura S. Bagents, Published by Heritage Christian University Press, Florence, Alabama, ISBN 978-1-7374751-4-9
I share a book on the fifth Tuesday of each quarter of the year. I highlighted “mustard seeds,” which impressed me. I hope you find one or two that will be helpful to you.
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This is my kind of book: short chapters, very practical, full of scripture to reference the biblical principles they are discussing.
Suggestion — this is an excellent book for husband and wife, elders and preachers, and churches with staff to read a chapter at appointed times, discuss the principles addressed, and discuss how we do this well and how we could improve each topic.
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Here are the “mustard seeds” I highlighted:
On balance, however, the wisdom literature offers more instruction and encouragement than correction. For all the fierce indictments, the prophets include major sections of encouragement and hope (Isa 40, Lam 3:19–33, Dan 2:44–45, Mic 6:8) (page 30, Kindle Edition).
Paul began virtually every letter expressing love, hope, and gratitude. He also revisited each of those forms of encouragement at the end of most of his letters (page 30, Kindle Edition).
Over time, imbalanced communication that’s focused on the negative tends to be heard only as mere background noise. At best it loses effect; at worst it rubs holes in relationships (page 32, Kindle Edition).
We wish we knew the source of the following frightening adage: “Leaders who do not listen will soon be surrounded by followers who have nothing to say.” If our people cease or greatly reduce their input, it’s time to learn why—and to effect the needed changes (page 80, Kindle Edition).
Recent episodes of Gleaning Mustard Seeds:
These two episodes relate to one of my most powerful conversations. This two-part conversation illustrates this observation: People don’t sin because they think about sinning. People sin because they don’t think about sinning enough.
You can listen to both episodes in 19 minutes and 2 seconds.
Episode 24: Why do people make bad decisions? — 1
Episode 25: Why do people make bad decisions? — 2