A STROKE OF GRACE: For Those Who Suffer and Those Who Care Strokes are the #3 killer of Americans with millions of victims, caregivers, family and friends caught in its crippling wake. David McKenna and his sister, Patricia Seraydarian offer hope for those in need as they interact in a family odyssey beginning with the initial shock of Pats major stroke, continuing through the months and years to a new reality, and opening to a wider world of influence in the church and the community. Pat shows that persons who suffer strokes need not be victims. With faith in Christ bolstered by unconditional love from primary caregivers, family and friends, Pat is proof that persons who suffer strokes can rise about their handicap, be fully alive, and give radiant witness to the grace of God. My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12: 9 David Loren McKenna retired in 1994 after serving 33 years in the presidencies of Spring Arbor University, Seattle Pacific University, and Asbury Theological Seminary. He continues to write, speak and consult on leadership in educational and religious institutions. He and his wife, Janet, reside in Kirkland, Washington. Patricia McKenna Seraydarian retired from her high school and university teaching career in 1987 and moved to Sun City in Las Vegas with her husband Jim in 1992. She has authored 23 books in her field and related areas, including three in the Christian market. Even though 12 years have passed since the attack, she continues to recoverall to the glory of God. You will cry, laugh, and share her joy through the pages of this book. For more information, contact www.astrokeofgrace.com
A STROKE OF GRACE: For Those Who Suffer and Those Who Care Strokes are the #3 killer of Americans with millions of victims, caregivers, family and friends caught in its crippling wake. David McKenna and his sister, Patricia Seraydarian offer hope for those in need as they interact in a family odyssey beginning with the initial shock of Pats major stroke, continuing through the months and years to a new reality, and opening to a wider world of influence in the church and the community. Pat shows that persons who suffer strokes need not be victims. With faith in Christ bolstered by unconditional love from primary caregivers, family and friends, Pat is proof that persons who suffer strokes can rise about their handicap, be fully alive, and give radiant witness to the grace of God. My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12: 9 David Loren McKenna retired in 1994 after serving 33 years in the presidencies of Spring Arbor University, Seattle Pacific University, and Asbury Theological Seminary. He continues to write, speak and consult on leadership in educational and religious institutions. He and his wife, Janet, reside in Kirkland, Washington. Patricia McKenna Seraydarian retired from her high school and university teaching career in 1987 and moved to Sun City in Las Vegas with her husband Jim in 1992. She has authored 23 books in her field and related areas, including three in the Christian market. Even though 12 years have passed since the attack, she continues to recoverall to the glory of God. You will cry, laugh, and share her joy through the pages of this book. For more information, contact www.astrokeofgrace.com
How to Read a Christian Book offers helpful methods for choosing and reading books, judging the quality of books, and building a personal library. The author emphasizes the importance of reading as a spiritual discipline and suggests that we should be reading Christian books as part of our daily schedule.
As Christ-centered ministries go through changing times, the leadership role of the board chair rises in significance. As manager of the board, the chair joins the CEO in responsibility for advancing the mission, partnering with the vision, governing by policy, and setting the tone for the morale of the ministry. Such leadership requires a chair who is appointed by God, gifted with integrity, trust and humility, and anointed by the Holy Spirit. With deft strokes written out of learning from professional practice, understanding from spiritual discipline, and insight from personal experience, David McKenna leaves no doubt. Unless chosen by God, the chair will fail; unless gifted with integrity, trust and humility, the board will fail; and unless obedient to the Spirit, the ministry will fail. Loud and clear, the message is sent to every Christ-centered ministry: The call of the chair is the call of God." -- Back Cover
Lighten up! Most of us take ourselves too seriously. Christian leaders, in particular, are tempted by the position they hold, or the power they wield, to lose touch with their humanity, become arrogant, and alienate their followers. But what about our tendency to shoot ourselves in the foot, time and time again? Can we laugh at ourselves? David McKenna, a Christian college president, brings a lifetime of learning to this question. By confessing his own foibles and laughing at the ludicrous, he finds that God is laughing with him--not to ridicule, but to give the special grace that saves us from ourselves. The lessons are humbling when the laugh is on us, but they can lead to the discovery that a sense of humor is a partner with the witness of a joyful spirit. McKenna shows us by example how to lighten up and find God as we laugh at ourselves.
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