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.
Dr. Dwight Perry answers the question every modern-day biblical communicator must resolve: 'How do I effectively connect the life-changing truth of the gospel with a generation that is skeptical and full of doubt?' With analysis, he provides clear principles and standards that will benefit every preacher. If you desire to connect with and change the hearts of this culture, this book will educate, enlighten and motivate you!" - Pastor John Jenkins, First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Landover, MD "Dr. Dwight Perry's Connect draws upon his extensive experience as a pastor, scholar, professor and denominational leader to speak to emerging church leaders caught up in postmodern drift. This seminal work is a critically important rationale for absolute truth. Every young church leader--many of whom have been influenced by forces they do not acknowledge--needs to wrestle with this book." Glen Kehrein, Executive Director, Circle Urban Ministry
In the holds of slave ships, Africans brought with them a hope for liberation, a strong oral tradition, and a sense of connectedness between their spiritual and physical lives. When Blacks converted to Christianity, these characteristics contributed to a Christian community that was, and is, distinctly different than the White church. In Breaking Down Barriers, Dwight Perry provides a brief history of the Black church in America and shows how it has survived as a shelter from a hostile world. He offers an introduction to Black evangelicalism, placing it in the context of both the traditional Black church and White evangelicalism. "The entity at the heart of the Black community in America is the Black church," writes Perry. "It has made its strong imprint not only on the Black community, but on the whole of society." Perry also provides a portrait of today's Black evangelical movement as well as ideas for multiracial ministry in the twenty-first century and beyond. Breaking Down Barriers helps Black and White Christians understand the African American church, enabling them to do away with misconceptions and build a new future together. (Originally published 1998 by Baker Book House, reprinted by permission.)
God never intended that we do life alone. The Hole in My Soul creates a refreshing renewed meaning and urgent call for every one of us to find value in the role of a mentor in our lives ... someone we trust ... who can help us navigate our spiritual journey. Dr. Perry helps us visualize a mentor as a God-sent ambassador of hope, honest counselor, intimate guide and godly model who grants us the capacity to appropriate the resources we have available to fill the empty inner places in our lives. This book is a must read for every leader, small group study and ministry team. Devour each chapter and take the next major growth step in your journey with God and others as you find a mentor ... and discover that you don't need to do life or ministry alone, anymore! Doug Fagerstrom Senior Vice President, Converge Worldwide Biblical, Practical, Proven: The Hole in My Soul is not a book of mentoring theory. These are the real life principles involved in mentoring that are mined out of the scriptures and proven over a lifetime of use. I have known Dr. Dwight Perry for more than 25 years and have been privileged to see his life and ministry up close. Dwight is a mentor. That's who he is. That's what he does. God has used mentors to shape his life and ministry, and now God is using him to shape others. You will find this book not only a practical guide to mentoring, but also a story that inspires. Larry Adams Senior Pastor, Golden Hills Community Church If there is one man who epitomizes the essence of a mentor, it is Dwight Perry. He has been a generalist, specialist, and remote mentor to countless people including myself. Dwight has been a student of our culture and ideally equipped to provide accurate reflections of the state of our society. From those reflections and extensive experience building into the lives of others he has written a timely book on the importance of mentors today. He practices what he teaches and lives out with integrity the principles he presents. The guidance he provides will help you find a mentor and be a mentor. Life is difficult at best and navigating life's journey requires a guide by the side and sometimes a sage on the stage. Research indicates that those who finished the race well have had anywhere from 10 to 15 mentors in their lives. Dwight offers a framework for identifying the mentors we need, the qualities they must have, the role they play, the benefits they present, and the dangers to avoid in a mentoring relationship. I highly recommend this book to men and women who desire to become all God has created them to be. Greg Bourgond, DMin, EdD President & Founder, Heart of a Warrior Ministries Author, A Rattling of Sabers, Papa's Blessings
In Building Unity in the Church of the New Millennium, Dr. Dwight Perry and twenty other scholars and practitioners address discrimination specifically within the evangelical church. But they do not deal solely with racial discrimination, but also gender, age, physical disability and class discrimination. "Dr. Dwight Perry and a diverse group of gifted contributing authors use great insight and wisdom in dealing with key contemporary issues that threaten unity within the Body of Christ. Building Unity in the Church f the New Millennium is sure to awaken in the heart of every believer a desire for oneness and true scriptural unity. It is a must-read for Christian leaders who are serious about reconciliation and building bridges that will unite the fractured church." Dr. Joseph Stowell, President, Cornerstone University "This book leads us to a new, more holistic way of understanding just what it is that separates us as Christians as well a how we can work for a more united church." - Elisa Morgan, President Emerita, MOPS International "My dear friend Dr. Dwight Perry has done the body of Christ an invaluable service in putting together Building Unity in the Church of the New Millennium ... The authors speak from a biblical perspective on issues that have fragmented and divided the church ... This is a clear, compelling call to pursue and demonstrate the unity of the body of Christ ... You must read this book!" - Dr. Crawford Loritts, Jr., Senior Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Roswell, GA; Author; Speaker; Radio Host; former Associate Director, Campus Crusade for Christ, USA
Good ministries fail. Churches, megachurches, parachurch organizations, and whole denominations can find themselves in crisis or decline even though they are doctrinally sound, spiritually energetic, and divinely commissioned. Or sometimes they plateau. Like the airliner that loses its engines at 35,000 feet, the passengers may be unaware that anything is wrong. But the pilot knows. Something needs to be done very soon, or the flight will come to an unscheduled and unpleasant conclusion. Leaders need to do more than just steer the ship. Though the waters may seem smooth, they need to see the iceberg ahead shrouded in fog. When they do, they need to reverse their engines and rescue their people from calamity. Whether you are a pastor of a local church, a mission's executive, a denominational leader, or a lay leader on a church or parachurch board, this book was written for you. It does not give you an easy three-step solution to your ministry's crisis or decline. Instead, it will equip you with the tools you need to assess your organization's health and determine the appropriate steps needed to bring renewal and revival. Here's what people are saying about Turnaround: Biblical. Relevant. Helpful. Dr. Dwight Perry has given leaders everywhere a resource that delivers. Forged from personal experience and filled with true stories, this book provides a roadmap for turning around a ministry in trouble. A valuable resource in any leader's library. Greg Thornton Sr. Vice President, Media Moody Bible Institute Dr. Dwight Perry answers an often asked question: Is the capacity to be a turnaround leader innate, or can it be taught? Dr. Perry is not only a turnaround leader himself - he is mentor and teacher for those who are willing to learn. ... He builds his leadership model on the firm foundation of biblical conviction and godly character, and then provides a floor to ceiling structure of wise and practical insights. Clear, concise and reproducible, his book covers the expansive terrain of leading organizational change. Dr. Jerry Sheveland President and CEO Converge Worldwide With 70-85% of churches in America that have either plateaued or are in decline, Dr. Dwight Perry in his book, Turnaround ... has a way of addressing the decline from an organizational leadership perspective. Dr Perry has a unique way of marrying good biblical exegesis with a profound practical understanding and practical applications. ... A great book to the body of Christ. Pastor Michael L. Henderson New Beginnings Community Church Charlotte, North Carolina Dr. Dwight Perry has a passion for making ministries work. Richly illustrated by his own experience, Turnaround, is filled with practical, biblically-rooted, God-focused advice on taking your ministry from struggling to significant. You'll be challenged to assess honestly, face into weaknesses, build on strengths, and work under the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to turn your ministry around. Because Dr. Perry has done it, you know that you are getting not only good theory; you are getting leadership lessons from the trenches. Jay Barnes President Bethel University
In the game of life, how we play matters. It is the fourth quarter not the first quarter that defines our legacy. And our legacy will leave its mark on the generations to come. Fourth Quarter helps us to realize that how we finish and the legacy we leave for the kingdom is what ultimately matters. And that legacy starts right now whether you are a teenager, a young adult in your twenties or thirties, a midlife person in your forties or fifties, or even a senior saint at sixty and beyond. Even though you might be in the fourth quarter of your life, there is still a whole lot more game to be played for the glory of God. Here in the fourth quarter we see all that God has deposited into our lives for the greater good of others and for the maximum glory of God." -- Publisher's statement
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