How to Treat a Staff Infection: Resolving Problems in Your Church or Ministry Team

Anyone involved in ministry for any amount of time has probably run across staff problems. And the challenge in dealing with staff problems within a Christian ministry is solving the problems in a Christian manner--and keeping a sense of humor about it all. In How to Treat a Staff Infection, Dr. Craig and Carolyn Williford take a "medical" approach to those common ministry ailments, including - a stiff neck "God always intended VBS to be two full weeks." - temporary paralysis "You want me to make a decision?" - a flaccidity of the lips "Got a prayer request for you: you won't believe what so-and-so did now..." - abnormal weight gain "God just gave me this incredible idea..." - and many more Almost every problem a ministry staff encounters is covered in this humorous and helpful book.

Dr. Craig Williford is president of Denver Seminary. He has taught in colleges and seminary settings and in his twenty-five years of pastoral experience he served in five churches. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Spiritual Formation in the Home. Carolyn Williford has written and coauthored seven books, including Devotions for Families That Can't Sit Still. She is also a teacher and speaker who is passionate about spiritual growth, reading, and hiking the mountains of Colorado.