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Criticism is a fact of life.So how should a Christian respond? When Words Hurt: Helping Godly Leaders Respond Wisely to Criticism by Warren Bullock provides a wide array of biblical, grace-filled responses - from overlooking the criticism to mounting a robust defense - that will enable you to maintain your dignity while enhancing your personal integrity.In When Words Hurt, you'll find answers to these and many other questions:When is it appropriate to separate the critical message from the messenger?Does negative, anonymous correspondence have any value?When should we speak up and when should we stay quiet?Leaders get criticized. No one gets an exemption. Whatever your level of leadership, verbal arrows will be shot at you, and some of them will hit their target. When Words Hurt will help you learn to face the criticism and the critic with grace.

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Publié par	Salubris Resources
Date de parution	01 septembre 2015
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781680670448
Langue	English

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Praise for When Words Hurt …
“It doesn’t take long to realize that leadership at any level in any organization is subject to criticism. That’s why Warren Bullock’s book When Words Hurt is a must read! It’s biblically grounded and spiritually insightful! In this book, I felt like I was sharing a good latte with a great leader, gleaning practical wisdom from his public and private life! I will be giving this book to several of my friends!”
Doug Clay, secretary-treasurer, The General Council of the Assemblies of God
“In When Words Hurt Dr. Warren Bullock shares the keen insight of a decorated warrior coupled with the godly wisdom of a tenderhearted statesman discussing how to handle some of the most challenging aspects to ministry. The transparency and authentic style of Warren’s writings provide a timeless teaching tool for anyone who wants to serve the Lord over the long haul in building God’s kingdom. When you read this book, be prepared to hear Jesus’ voice in dealing with those who are critical of your ministry.”
Scott Erickson, lead pastor, Peoples Church, Salem, Oregon
“Warren Bullock is the ideal counselor for leaders. He is wise, experienced, biblically informed, and an excellent communicator. This new book on handling criticism is excellent material for church leaders!”
Joseph Castleberry, president, Northwest University and author of The Kingdom Net
“From the pen of a talented and respected pastor and state and national church official comes a definitive work on how to respond to and personally handle criticism. When Words Hurt draws from many biblical characters, present day circumstances, and the author’s vast personal experiences to illustrate how to respond to criticism with nobility, diplomacy, and discretion. Any person leading a church organization, governmental or private concern, or even their own family will find godly wisdom from Dr. Warren Bullock on this timeless but relevant subject.”
Drexel T. Brunson, president, Empower Resources International, Inc. and author of The Servant Organization for Jesus
“We all face criticism at one time or another and many of us are criticized often. In fact, the more high profile your position of leadership is, the more often you will be criticized. Dr. Warren Bullock has modeled well for us how to deal with criticism over the course of his life and shares his wonderful insight with us in When Words Hurt . I have greatly benefitted personally from Warren’s leadership and consider him a true friend and partner in ministry. I highly recommend this book to everyone who has ever been criticized, which according to my research, is everyone!”
Rick Ross, lead pastor, First Assembly of God, Concord, North Carolina
“Warren Bullock is so well qualified to write this book, not because he is critical but because he is eminently blessed to help those who are. He is my friend, a friend of my family, and a friend of God. Nothing is better said than that! I bought the first 150 copies to give to my friends: I just wish I had more friends so that I could buy more books.”
Sam Johnson, executive director, Priority One
“You will either respond to your critics by design or default. When Words Hurt will engage, inspire, and motivate you to find the best and highest design for handling the harsh and hurtful words that come your way. This book is a superb extension of Warren Bullock’s wisdom and substance. Get your hands on this important book and start being a relational change agent in your family, your community, or your organization. Trust me—you’ll never look at the critic and their criticism in the same way again.”
Kent Ingle, President of Southeastern University and author of 9 Disciplines of Enduring Leadership
“How should a pastor or leader respond to unkind criticism and mean-spirited remarks? Drawn from decades serving as successful pastor, denominational executive, and leader, Dr. Warren Bullock has written a practical, Bible anchored guide. He shares excellent concepts and procedures drawn from real church experiences that will help pastors/leaders calm troubled emotional waters. In my judgment, every leader should have this book as a ready reference and resource.”
Don Argue, former president, National Association of Evangelicals and Ambassador at Large for Convoy of Hope
“Having had the pleasure to work closely with Dr. Warren Bullock over the years and examine his leadership up close and personal, I can assure you that he speaks from personal experience. During seasons of prosperity and adversity I’ve observed Warren exemplify the themes of this book: grace, character, competency, chemistry, and calling. In these pages you will read an honest man’s journey and life lessons for When Words Hurt . With compelling stories, practical instruction, and biblical integrity, Warren provides insight to increase our own self-awareness and understand our reactions. At the same time, he offers discerning counsel about if, when, and how to respond to the critic’s words. I discovered much to glean and use, and so will you.”
Don Detrick, associate leader, Northwest Ministry Network, Assemblies of God and author of Growing Disciples Organically .
When Words Hurt
Helping Godly Leaders Respond Wisely to Criticism
Warren D. Bullock
When Words Hurt
Copyright © 2015 by Warren D. Bullock
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Published by Salubris Resources 1445 N. Boonville Ave. Springfield, Missouri 65802 www.salubrisresources.com
No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or, otherwise—without prior written permission of the publisher, except for brief quotations used in connection with reviews in magazines or newspapers.
Cover design by Sheepish Design ( www.sheepishdesign.org ) Interior design by Tom Shumaker
Produced with the assistance of Livingstone, the Publishing Services Division of Barton-Veerman Company ( www.livingstonecorp.com ). Project staff includes: Bruce Barton, Ashley Taylor, and Tom Shumaker.
Unless otherwise specified, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com . The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.
Scripture quotations from The MESSAGE, copyright by Eugene H. Peterson 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Scripture quotations marked (KJV) are taken from King James Version of the Bible, which is held in public domain.
Scripture quotations marked (NKJV) are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible , New Living Translation. © 1996, 2004, 2007. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
NOTE: Some of the names in this book, as well as some identifying details, have been changed to protect the anonymity of the people involved.
ISBN: 978-1-68067-042-4
Printed in the United States of America
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Dedicated to my son, Jeffrey D. Bullock, and my daughter, Natasha L. Martinez, who are my pride and joy.
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 Every Leader’s Challenge
Chapter 2 Analysis of a Critic
Chapter 3 Overlooking an Offense
Chapter 4 The Elijah Syndrome
Chapter 5 The Hezekiah Model
Chapter 6 The Jesus Way
Chapter 7 Confronting the Critic
Chapter 8 Divine Vindication
Chapter 9 Character Trumps Criticism
Endnotes
About the Author
Foreword
I f you are an educator, spouse, parent, pastor, or leader in the market place, you will find When Words Hurt extremely practical and thought provoking. Recently, I received a scathing email from someone close to me. It hurt! There is nothing enjoyable about opening your inbox and reading harsh criticisms. How does one respond? How does one answer a critic, particularly if there might be a kernel of truth in the criticism? Should you listen to criticism, or disregard it all together? How does one live with the reality of receiving criticism … without developing a calloused heart?
When Words Hurt answers these questions and offers strong insights for dealing with both the criticism—and the critic! Dr. Bullock’s insights are invaluable for dealing with the negative feedback. This book is an indispensable read for leaders of all fields.
Aristotle said that the only way to avoid criticism is to “say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” The issue isn’t will you receive criticism, but how will you react to it when you do? The natural response is to get defensive, dismiss the feedback, or internalize the words of the critic, causing hurt, discouragement, and a heart filled with pain. Eventually, criticism may even paralyze, preventing leaders from effectively accomplishing their mission. Unfounded or even founded criticism has caused the miscarriage of many great dreams. By providing principles and down-to-earth skills for coping with critics and criticism, Dr. Bullock equips us with the tools necessary to “stay focused” on our tasks, not our detractors.
Dr. Bullock skillfully grounds his thoughts with a biblical foundation. His insights are not born from a “self-help” perspective but substantiated with well thought out scriptural examples and personal insights. He draws illustrations and insights from biblical characters who had to deal with criticism … including Jesus.
Dr. Bullock also writes from life experiences, sharing personal stories that exemplify the humility and strength vital for leaders to cope with criticism. His authentic and honest approach to criticism is truly refreshing. Just reading his mishaps when dealing with criticism