Anger Management
I 'got saved' and became a part of the Church about the time that many churches began to require
premarital counseling before they would allow a couple to marry in their church.
This is an excellent plan and could be translated into other areas of church life.
I am a crime show buff - I learn a lot about human nature from crime shows.
One thing I have learned - is that some of the angriest people keep the calmest public facade
in the court room - when on trial for brutal murders.
And as a crime show buff, I have seen shows where a pastor or pastor's wife killed the spouse.
I've also seen deacons and church secretaries and choir leaders as the paramour.
I think an anger management course should be mandatory for bible college students,
pastors and for anyone aspiring to be a deacon.
(But then, I think every professional should have this training for employment
pastor, police, politician, teacher, nurse, etc. I am seeking to take such a class too,
so that I can lead by example.)
I also feel that a pastor or Deacon Board can direct someone
to go through anger management as part of church-discipline.
It would be best if there were a Christ-based Anger Management Program for churches to use.
I have tried to enroll in an anger management class locally, to serve as an example, and to understand the process, but agencies that give the class shy away from open enrollment,
wanting to work only with court-ordered offenders. Hmmm.