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Notes of Introduction

from the Author

The first notion I had of writing this book was to have it as a paper for a doctoral degree from a theological seminary at which I was studying. I was hoping to get some help from them on the mechanics of writing it. It was intended to be a writing mainly from my experiences. However, circumstances at the time side-tracked me into a more academic paper based on the writings of others.

Also, with the expressed opinion of a mentor that there is nothing new to write about on this subject, I put the idea of originality aside.

Now, twenty years or so later, more experienced, and getting into old age, I find myself taking up the topic again, and focusing on smaller to medium size congregations. Larger ones seem to have a wider choice of people to fill their various offices, and may therefore be less bothered by this problem, and less likely to be or remain smaller.

The writings in this book are not meant for criticism but for constructive remedy. Also they are brief and to the point.

If a reader is looking for more elaborate writings on these and similar matters concerning difficult people, you may find help in two books previously written by this author. These books are available through most book stores. The titles are:

“THEY” CRIPPLE SOCIETY Volume One

- by Cleon E. Spencer

and

“THEY” CRIPPLE SOCIETY Volume Two

- by Cleon E. Spencer

Wishing you informative and meaningful reading with God’s Blessing.

Cleon E. Spencer