{"product_id":"god-laughs-why-dont-you-stephen-mccutchan-9781500944452","title":"God Laughs--Why Don't You?: Making Use of Humor in the Practice of Ministry","description":"GO LAUGHS-WHY DON'T YOU? introducing the art of humor as a healing antidote to the toxic aspects of ministry. Ministry is not easy. In addition to administrating a complex voluntary society and weekly seeking to challenge and inspire them, clergy \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrink in the pain and stresses of their church and the society \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbsorb the pain of those who come for support and \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbsorb the criticism of the disappointed \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e The cost to their bodies and emotions is cumulative unless they find a healing response. \u003ci\u003eGod Laughs-Why Don't You?\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the art of humor as a healing antidote to the toxic aspects of ministry. Believing that God has a sense of humor, the author shows how to employ humor: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn sermons and worship \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn counseling \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn times of conflict \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn self-care \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e The book also provides a pastor's survival notebook to: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefeat clergy killers \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombat clergy burnout \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Written to support colleagues who have responded to God's call. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA guide introducing laughter into various ministerial responsibilities \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA resource to restore energy to a pastor exhausted by the demands of ministry \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA refreshing laugh when you think about the craziness of ministry \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA perfect gift for a clergy you care about \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Motivational humorist Judy Carter, who is interviewed in the book, suggests the perfect antidote to stress in life is the ability to find laughter. Scientific research indicates that laughter, even when nothing is funny, offers healing properties. It is just more fun if you can find the funny in what you are experiencing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen McCutchan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1500944459\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781500944452\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.45d","brand":"Stephen McCutchan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45482501964031,"sku":"9781500944452","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d343e1f5-c44f-4c92-a413-0b737f281be0.jpg?v=1715998718","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/god-laughs-why-dont-you-stephen-mccutchan-9781500944452","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}