A friend of mine who suffered under abusive leadership recently said, "I have come to believe that it all comes down to money." However, scripturally we are warned not to pursue wealth.
Month: August 2018
Bancroft: The Myths of Abuse
For those who have read or are reading "Willow Creek: Loyalty and the Oppressed," this is intended to help you understand some of the common mistakes in interpreting abuse. Lundy Bancroft in his seminal work on abuse begins his book, "Why Does He Do That?" with, "I have been working with angry and controlling men for … Continue reading Bancroft: The Myths of Abuse
Willow Creek: Loyalty & the Oppressed
There is a distinction between the Elders of Willow Creek and Bill Hybels. There is a biblical difference in how the body of Christ treats unrepentant destructive leaders and those who are complicit, but repentant.
Witness: Calling the Church to Exposure
We think that the exposure of toxic Christian leaders is a stain on our Christian witness. I would like to call the church to exposure. Because that is actually our greatest witness of Christ's love.
Creating a Compliant Mega Church: Mark’s Story of Abusive Pastoral Leadership
Mark was a church planter, establishing an off-site satellite campus. He was hired by a large, multi-campus ministry to resurrect a church with less than twenty members. Mark said there were signs of toxicity he should have seen before he signed on.