Confrontation: The Missing Element of Christlike Love by Bill Newton

About the book

Mention the word "confrontation," and people often have a visceral reaction. Expect them to say "I hate it!" or "I avoid it!" or "I tried doing it once—but never again!" These are common reactions. Bill Newton considers these reactions—and many more like them—in light of what the Bible shows us about confrontation, and with practical wisdom borne of many years in dealing with people, both in business and in pastoral ministry.

What do you think of confrontation? Bill may well challenge your belief, as he demonstrates how avoiding it or postponing it might accomplish short-term peace, but the costs will be much greater in the longer term.

If you're afraid of engaging in confrontation—or if you don't know how to confront someone in a way that is consistent with the teaching of the Bible—let Bill give you many practical pointers from the Word of God to guide you.

Endorsements

"I cannot recommend this book enough to anyone in a leadership position or anyone wishing to learn to communicate like Jesus in truth and love."
—Jeff Mills: Director of Ministries, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

"In Confrontation, Bill Newton helps both pastors and people understand the right reasons for and ways to help others confront when necessary. Written with uncommon transparency and in a conversational style, the book illustrates biblical principles with real-life, relatable situations. Confrontation is a topic which has been neglected in the church for far too long, which has led to sloppy discipleship and anemic believers.  God's family is not the place where every behavior should be excused or ignored. This text would be transforming for small groups who desire to have God use them to impact others for good and for the gospel."
—Rev. Jim Bzdafka, Pastor, River Christian Fellowship, Bay Village, Ohio

About the author

Bill Newton is a pastor with a heart to help ordinary believers be transformed by the Word of God. Long before he stood behind the pulpit, he was playing and coaching football, flying over 250 combat missions in Vietnam, graduating from Harvard Business School, working on Wall Street, and buying and selling businesses, and raising a family. In the course of his life and ministry, Bill has had many opportunities to learn about this subject—in other words, how to avoid doing it the wrong way, and how to apply the wisdom of the Bible in engaging in loving, life-transforming confrontation. You can find out more about Bill at www.billnewton.us.