Escaping The Maze Of Spiritual Abuse

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Escaping The Maze Of Spiritual Abuse

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Author : Lisa Oakley
language : en
Publisher: SPCK
Release Date : 2019-08-12

Escaping The Maze Of Spiritual Abuse written by Lisa Oakley and has been published by SPCK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-12 with Religion categories.

The term 'spiritual abuse' is widely used across the Christian community. But what is it? Sometimes spiritual abuse involves leaders misusing their position, but ministers can also be the victims. How can leaders create opportunities for spiritual and emotional flourishing?

Escaping The Maze Of Spiritual Abuse

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Author : Lisa Oakley
language : en
Publisher: SPCK
Release Date : 2019-06-20

Escaping The Maze Of Spiritual Abuse written by Lisa Oakley and has been published by SPCK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-20 with Self-Help categories.

'Authority and rigour ... great generosity and gentleness. The authors diagnose a critical problem in the church and offer practical advice on how to fix it.' Andrew Graystone, theologian, broadcaster and communications consultant ‘Every time he wanted me to do something, he would quote scripture... I couldn’t argue with scripture, it was like arguing with God.’ The term ‘spiritual abuse’ is widely used across the Christian community. But what is it? Sometimes spiritual abuse involves leaders misusing their position, but ministers can also be the victims. Common factors include control through misuse of scripture, claims to divine authority, pressure to conform, and enforced accountability. Individuals may be isolated, and compelled to secrecy and silence. Drawing on a combination of extensive research, individual testimonies, and years of hands-on experience, Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys describe clearly the nature of spiritual abuse, and the best ways of countering it. Recovery is possible. But – how do we prevent spiritual abuse in the first place? What can leaders do to create safer places? Is there a link between theological ideas and harmful behaviours? How can leaders create opportunities for spiritual and emotional flourishing? Dr Lisa Oakley has researched spiritual abuse in the Christian faith in the UK since 2003. Justin Humphreys is chief executive of the safeguarding charity thirtyone: eight.

The Subtle Power Of Spiritual Abuse

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Author : David Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2005-10-01

The Subtle Power Of Spiritual Abuse written by David Johnson and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10-01 with Religion categories.

In a breakthrough book first published in 1991, the authors address the dynamics in churches that can ensnare people in legalism, guilt, and begrudging service, keeping them from the grace and joy of God's kingdom.Written for both those who feel abused and those who may be causing it, The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse shows how people get hooked into abusive systems, the impact of controlling leadership on a congregation, and how the abused believer can find rest and recovery.

Healing Spiritual Abuse

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Author : Ken M. Blue
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 1993-09-10

Healing Spiritual Abuse written by Ken M. Blue and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-09-10 with Religion categories.

Asserting that spiritual abuse in the church is more common than we realize, Ken Blue examines the causes of spiritual abuse, identifies abusive patterns, offers healing to those who have suffered abuse and describes how leaders should model the gospel of grace.

Breaking The Silence On Spiritual Abuse

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Author : L. Oakley
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2013-10-17

Breaking The Silence On Spiritual Abuse written by L. Oakley and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-17 with Social Science categories.

Providing a balance of empirical research and practical concerns, this book explores the definitions and historical context of spiritual abuse, outlines a process model for the different stages of spiritual abuse and includes strategies for therapists working with survivors of spiritual abuse.

When Narcissism Comes To Church

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Author : Chuck DeGroat
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2020-03-17

When Narcissism Comes To Church written by Chuck DeGroat and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-17 with Religion categories.

Christian Book Award® program Outreach Resource of the Year Why does narcissism seem to thrive in our churches? We've seen the news stories. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader. But what is narcissism, really? And how does it infiltrate the church? Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with narcissistic personality disorder, as well as those wounded by narcissistic leaders and systems, for over twenty years. He knows firsthand the devastation narcissism leaves in its wake and how insidious and painful it is. In When Narcissism Comes to Church, DeGroat takes a close look at narcissism, not only in ministry leaders but also in church systems. He offers compassion and hope for those affected by its destructive power and imparts wise counsel for churches looking to heal from its systemic effects. DeGroat also offers hope for narcissists themselves—not by any shortcut, but by the long, slow road of genuine recovery through repentance and trust in the gospel of Jesus.

Bully Pulpit

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Author : Michael J Kruger
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2022-11-08

Bully Pulpit written by Michael J Kruger and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-08 with Religion categories.

Are churches looking for the wrong kind of leaders? The last decade has witnessed a rising number of churches wrecked by spiritual abuse--harsh, heavy-handed, domineering behavior from those in a position of spiritual authority. And high-profile cases are only a small portion of this widespread problem. Behind the scenes are many more cases of spiritual abuse that we will never hear about. Victims suffer in silence, not knowing where to turn. Of course, most pastors and leaders are godly, wonderful people who don't abuse their sheep. They shepherd their flocks gently and patiently. But we can't ignore the growing number who do not. We have tolerated and even celebrated the kind of leaders Jesus warned us against. We need gentle shepherds now more than ever, and in Bully Pulpit, seminary president and biblical scholar Michael J. Kruger offers a unique perspective for both church leaders and church members on the problem of spiritual abuse, how to spot it, and how to handle it in the church. "Every Christian from pulpit to pew needs to read this wise and timely work." - Karen Swallow Prior "Both urgent and timely." - Sam Storms "Thoughtful, wise, and biblical." - Mark Vroegop

Something S Not Right

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Author : Wade Mullen
language : en
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Release Date : 2020

Something S Not Right written by Wade Mullen and has been published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Religion categories.

"A beacon of truth and wisdom for the abused and a help in their healing." --Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer, authors of A Church Called Tov "Reading this book . . . will change you forever, for the better." --Rachael Denhollander, speaker, victim advocate, and author of What Is a Girl Worth? "Sincerely thoughtful, incredibly practical, and truly compassionate book on abusive systems and the consequences of cover-ups." --Christina Edmondson, PhD, cohost of Truth's Table podcast "Am I the only one who sees this--am I just imagining things? Is something wrong with me . . . or could this be abuse?" Maybe you don't know for sure: all you know is something feels off when you think about a certain relationship or interaction with an institution or organization. You feel alone and confused--but calling it "abuse" feels extreme and unsettling, a label for what happens to other people but not you. Yet you can't shake the feeling: something's not right. In his debut book, researcher and advocate Wade Mullen introduces us to the groundbreaking world of impression management--the strategies that individuals and organizations utilize to gain power and cover up their wrongdoings. Mullen reveals a pattern that accompanies many types of abuse, almost as if abusers are somehow reading from the same playbook. If we can learn to decode these evil methods--if we can learn the language of abuse--we can help stop the cycle and make abusers less effective at accomplishing destruction in our lives. Something's Not Right will help you to identify and describe tactics that were previously unidentifiable and indescribable, and give you the language you need to move toward freedom and create a safer future for yourself and others.

Redeeming Power

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Author : Diane Langberg
language : en
Publisher: Brazos Press
Release Date : 2020-10-20

Redeeming Power written by Diane Langberg and has been published by Brazos Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-20 with Religion categories.

Power has a God-given role in human relationships and institutions, but it can lead to abuse when used in unhealthy ways. Speaking into current #MeToo and #ChurchToo conversations, this book shows that the body of Christ desperately needs to understand the forms power takes, how it is abused, and how to respond to abuses of power. Although many Christians want to prevent abuse in their churches and organizations, they lack a deep and clear-eyed understanding of how power actually works. Internationally recognized psychologist Diane Langberg offers a clinical and theological framework for understanding how power operates, the effects of the abuse of power, and how power can be redeemed and restored to its proper God-given place in relationships and institutions. This book not only helps Christian leaders identify and resist abusive systems but also shows how they can use power to protect the vulnerable in their midst.

Trauma Informed Evangelism

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Author : Charles Kiser
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2023-04-11

Trauma Informed Evangelism written by Charles Kiser and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-11 with Religion categories.

“We are at the forefront of a new reformation.” So declares Elaine Heath in Trauma-Informed Evangelism, aiming to recover the God of love from the structures of hate that pervade Christian communities in America today. In their new guide, she and Charles Kiser work toward bringing this reformation to fruition through ministering specifically to the spiritually traumatized. Over the course of their study, Kiser and Heath amplify the voices of those who suffered misogynistic, racist, or homophobic abuse at the hands of the church. While carefully listening to these stories, Kiser and Heath bring them into conversation with the passion and resurrection of Jesus. Engaging with womanist and liberation theology, they see in the crucifixion a God who does not valorize suffering but shares the experience of the traumatized. Ultimately, this theodicy leads them to propose a new evangelism—one based not on fear and coercion but on witnessing the unconditional love of God. Timely, theologically informed, and eminently practical, Trauma-Informed Evangelism will serve as a formative guide for church leaders and students seeking to aid trauma survivors in their communities. Discussion questions conclude each chapter.