The recent events of scandal in the church have shaken us to the core. Ministers, organizations, and Christians seem riddled with internal sin and secrets. Is there hope for change?

The answer is an unequivocal Yes! as God is raising up a remnant of believers to be a new example of irreproachable transparency and integrity in business, in ministry, and in marriage.

What about you? Is God dealing with issues and areas of your life, family, and ministry that are out of alignment? Open your heart for this powerful word that is shaking the nation, and you too will become part of the remnant.

Table of Contents

Preface

Part 1: Help for the Dysfunctional Church

Chapter 1: Mentoring for the Unfathered Church

Chapter 2: Standards for the Uncorrected Church

Chapter 3: Multiplication for the Unfruitful Church

Chapter 4: Healing for the Unhealed Church

Chapter 5: The Scriptures for the Untaught Church

Part 2: The Ten Commandments of Ministry

Chapter 6: Commandment 1: Prayer

Chapter 7: Commandment 2: Bible Study

Chapter 8: Commandment 3: Integrity

Chapter 9: Commandment 4: Purity

Chapter 10: Commandment 5: Example

Chapter 11: Commandment 6: Relationships

Chapter 12: Commandment 7: Philosophy

Chapter 13: Commandment 8: Faith

Chapter 14: Commandment 9: Spiritual Warfare

Chapter 15: Commandment 10: Wisdom

Epilogue: A Personal Code of Conduct

Notes

The American church is in crisis today because of rampant moral failure, and too few leaders have had the courage or the wisdom to solve this dilemma. I am thankful that Larry Stockstill has written this important book. Finally someone has brought sanity to the contentious issue of biblical restoration. Like a skilled physician, Larry has diagnosed the problem and given us a clear remedy that is 100 percent biblical. I recommend this book to all leaders as well as to all Christians who have been affected by moral crisis in the church.

Lee Gradyeditor, Charisma Magazine

The Holy Spirit is laying the grounds for a new awakening in American Christianity. This book, I believe, is part of His strategy. Weve been fed husks for too long, dressed them with sauces named style, guide-growth, self-recognition, and media success, and a famine of true righteousness and wisdom and the desirable fruit they bring has resulted. Join me in opening your mind as a leader and servant of Christ to this sensitive and sensible call issued with passion and love without self-righteousness.

Jack W. Hayford, President, The Foursquare Church

About the Author

Larry Stockstill is senior pastor of Bethany World Prayer Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As one of Americas leading cell churches, Bethany is known for its small group mentoring relationships and its emphasis on prayer and missions outreach. Pastor Stockstill is also president of Heartbeat of Louisiana, a coalition of pro-life ministers, and he serves on the board of directors for Church Growth International in Seoul, South Korea. He also hosts a local television program called Lifeline with Larry Stockstill.