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The Care of Troublesome People has just been released in quality paperback as part of the Wayne E. Oates Library Collection. While it was previously republished as an eBook, this is the first in a new series republished as quality paperbacks. As a part of this new series we will be utilizing the original art work of several WEOI members. The art on the cover of this first book is by Dr. Carol J. Phipps. In The Care of Troublesome People, Wayne Oates combines family systems theory with insightful analysis of five types of behavior that frequently create conflict in congregations. Dr. Oates skillfully integrates biblically based approaches with insights from the behavioral sciences to assist clergy, congregational lay leaders, and denominational leaders in the care of persons while demonstrating these behaviors.

Dr. Oates skillfully integrates biblically based approaches with insights from the behavioral sciences to assist clergy, congregational leaders, and others in the care of persons demonstrating these behaviors.

This book helps one learn to approach troubled and troublesome people in ways that are not dismissive, but instead are caring, affirming, and firmly grounded in God's grace. Rather than point fingers, fix blame, or characterize such people as bad or evil (which can only serve to create further turmoil), Oates proposes a new and more wholistic way to offer care. for these some people that focuses on the issues of wholeness and care for the individual, one's self, and the congregation.

The Care of Troublesome People was original published by the Alban Institute in 1994 and has been republished by the Wayne Oates Institute witht he assistance of a grant from Eleanor Miller.

The quality paperback of the book may be purchased from the Oates Institute Bookstore for$16.95 per copy. It may also be purchased as an eBook for $10.