conversion caused a crisis, it being a turning point that affected every aspect of his life. He would never be the same—nor would the church. A sound theoretical understanding is basic for effective ministry in a crisis. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the theory of crisis: how a crisis develops and what characteristics mark its occurrence. Most people realize that crucial moments, such as that in Paul’s life, occur in their own lives, some becoming crises and others not. Because the methodology