Michael R. Milco, Ethical Dilemmas in Church Leadership: Case Studies in Biblical Decision Making. Kregel Academic and Professional, 1997.
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LifeandLeadership.com Summary
Milco provides theological and philosophical foundations for ethics, as well as an understanding of how one’s personality, church tradition, and cultural and congregational contexts interrelate. One special feature is the “Decision-Making Tower” as a tool to unravel complex issues. These sections are helpful, but the greatest strength is the case studies for one’s own reflection. The cases cover issues such as abuse, AIDS, infidelity, confidentiality, finances, homosexuality, etc. The appendices are also helpful, including sample ethical guidelines for dealing with child abuse, infectious diseases, etc. A good self-assessment tool in the back measures one’s propensities in patterns predicting pastoral infidelity.
From the Publisher
Infidelity, child abuse, AIDS, homosexuality, unexpected pregnancies—no church is immune from these difficult social problems. This book addresses the sensitive issues that pastors and church leaders must deal with in any church.
About the Author
Michael R. Milco received his M.A. from Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, Illinois, and his M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois. He is currently Pastor of Families and Small Groups at Moody Memorial Church in Chicago.
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