Church Discipline

Discipline can either be formative or corrective. For example, training for a sporting event requires formative discipline; punishing a misbehaving child requires corrective discipline. We know that God's motive in disciplining us is his love for us. If he let us continue to commit the same sin with impunity, he would not love us enough to teach us the importance of avoiding sin. Use these tools to train your church leaders how to discipline the church with love and for growth. This download features a new format that includes audio clips within the document, and a newly redesigned accompanying PowerPoint. Table of Contents: Facing Conflict with a Difference The church doesn't take its cues from the world when sin comes into the body. Ken Sande Discipline for Discipleship God communicates his love to us by shaping us into his image--even when we rebel. Mark Dever Prepared for Church Discipline Make sure your church is healthy enough to be edified by confronting sin as a body. Donald Bubna, Keith Walker, Jim Van Yperen Does Your Church Teach Discipline Well? Consider how your church exemplifies and supports healthy discipline. John H. Fish III Making Church Discipline Legal Does your church have the legal protection to confront someone about his or her sin? Ken Sande Trapped in Sin Educate your congregation about God's goal of restoration through discipline. David V. Edling Disciplining a Pillar of the Church Discipline is not always successful, but it is still right. Name Withheld A New Attitude Toward Discipline It isn't a necessary evil; it?s a blessing from God. interview with Ken Sande The Laws of Confrontation Regardless of the offense, use these principles in your discipline process. Lehman Hotchkiss Sued Because of Church Discipline Follow this advice and avoid the pitfalls of discussing sin openly in a culture of lawsuits. Richard Hammar The Discipline Process The words of Jesus give us clear directions on the procedure of church discipline. Donald Bubna How To Make Restoration Work Have a plan for bringing a sister or brother back into your fellowship. Mark Lauterbach Divine Family Discipline The church is God's family--a place of joy, fellowship, love, and discipline. David Neff Disciplining a Leader (free sample) It's hard to confront a leader caught in sin, but the Bible shows how to do it. Kent Hughes