Every six minutes a handful of parish members (often no more than a half dozen) bully, intimidate, threaten and blackmail successful pastors into resigning their ministries. The wounds they inflict on these pastors and their families remain with them for the balance of their lives. Congregational leaders that stand with the pastors are often attacked and left wounded from the same trauma. This is a book of healing. It is written for senior pastors, music ministers, lay professionals and lay leaders that are suffering with the wounds of a sheep attack. The author examines the depth of the pain that the antagonists are able to inflict. He brings forth the damaging effects of Chronic Stress, Emotional Memories, Burnout and Post Traumatic Stress Injury. Based on the experiences of over 200 clergy of virtually every branch of Christianity and Jewish Rabbis he describes the methods they have utilized to heal and move forward with their lives. This is the third book in the series on "sheep attacks" by The Reverend Doctor Dennis Maynard. The others are: "When Sheep Attack" and "Preventing A Sheep Attack."

This is the second book in the "sheep attack series." After publishing the best selling "When Sheep Attack" the conversation around a handful of antagonists attacking pastors and dividing congregations has increased. This follow up book expands the original 25 case studies to over 200 including clergy of virtually every denomination, music ministers, other lay professionals and lay leaders. This book is needed because educating denominational lay leaders and healthy parish leaders on this behavior is the first line of defense. In this book, Doctor Maynard exposes the essential staff catalyst that fuels an attack on pastors. He also lists a six point plan that has proven successful in stopping sheep attacks. The book is written in a format that can be easily adapted to vestry and board study. Examples of steps parish boards need to take to assist with clergy health and wellness are included. There are also examples of non-triangulation covenants every vestry and board should adopt. Other topics included: Defining leadership styles, Sabbaticals a two-edged sword, The quicksand around parish day schools, Why it is inevitable someone will be ejected from the congregational system after a sheep attack and others.

Modeling efforts for future space operation vehicles at the United States Air Force Research Lab's Air Vehicles Directorate have been focused towards the in flight mission. To better serve the research and development effort, a simulation of the ground operations is required allowing for trade-offs within turnaround operations and between the components that drive those procedures. However, before a simulation can be developed a conceptual model must be generated to guide the model building process. This research provides a baseline conceptual model for reusable space vehicles based on the space shuttle as the only operational vehicle of its kind. The model is built utilizing the Integrated Definition (IDEF) methodology, specifically IDEF3. IDEF3 is focused towards process-viewpoint diagramming and layout.

On this sixth visit to Falls City, Georgia and Historic First Church (Episcopal), Dennis Maynard takes the readers through so many twists and turns it will keep them turning the pages to see what is going to happen next. You owe it to yourself to discover why The Magnolia Series has become so popular. You'll be amazed at just how many people you will recognize in these books. As their stories unfold, readers find themselves laughing out loud, wiping away a tear, and nodding their heads. The travails of Father Steele Austin and his beautiful wife, Randi make for a great read. Readers are left with an overwhelming desire for more visits to Falls City. That's the very reason that the series now has six books.

Do you love your parish? Are you fond of your pastor? Would you believe that in just a matter of a few weeks your pastor and his family could be abused, humiliated, and unemployed? In just a matter of days your parish could be split down the middle. A couple of months from now close to forty percent of the people you currently see at worship could no longer be there. Close to half of those will never again attend worship or participate in any church. Friends that you see talking and laughing this Sunday may never speak again. If you want to do whatever you can to keep that scenario from happening to your pastor and your parish, then this book is for you. It is the product of nearly a decade of work with parishes that are undergoing or have recently undergone the very scenario described above. The substance of this book is based on twenty-five case studies of clergy exercising faithful ministries with positive results that were attacked by a small group of antagonists in their congregations. The antagonists successfully "removed their senior pastor." This book describes how it happened, what could have been to stop it, and what can be done to prevent it from happening to your pastor and parish. The Reverend Doctor Dennis R. Maynard is the author of ten books. He has served as a consultant to over one hundred parish and school boards in the United States and Canada.

The fifth book in the Magnolia Series follows the Rector's struggle with trust and betrayal in his own marriage. His suspicions about his wife take a heavy toll on his health and his ministry. He brings a woman priest on the staff in face of the congregation's objections to doing so. Some reject her ministry totally. Then the internal politics of the Church are exposed even further with the election of a Bishop. Those with their own agenda manipulate the election itself. Just when you think the tactics of those opposed to the ministry of Steele Austin can't go any lower, they do.

In this sequel, as Father Austin and his wife wrestle with the decision to leave First Church he finds himself embroiled in yet one more controversy. His attempt to meet the needs of those that have been rejected by their own families casts a dark cloud over First Church. The pastoral crisis faced by one of his former antagonists transforms their relationship into an endearing friendship. The book concludes with one of the most suspense filled cliffhangers yet. The reader will be left wanting yet another visit to the colorful people that call Falls City home.

In this, the third book in the Magnolia Series, the Rector is accused of embezzling parish funds by the core leadership of the parish.

The Reverend Steele Austin wants to build an inclusive church. The parish leaders want a church that can be a moral example to the world. Steele believes he is being faithful to the teachings of Jesus. His parish leaders believe Steele's gospel will destroy the very foundation of marriage and family taught in the Bible. In this, the second book in the Magnolia Series, Dennis Maynard takes the reader back to Falls City, Georgia. Historic First Church is one of the oldest and most prestigious parishes in the entire state. The Reverend Steele Austin is an unusual match to such a distinguished congregation. He continually challenges the parish members to confront their own secrets of sex, greed, and power.. You won't want to miss this, the second installment, of life in Falls City, Georgia.

The Gospel of a young Episcopal priest conflicts with the secrets of sex, greed, and power in an old southern community.