What happens when employees of Christian organizations seek to apply Matthew 7:1-6 to toxic bosses. Where they tried not to judge their abusive bosses, they found it challenging. Some attempted to counsel their leaders, often ending up jobless. Regrettably, no interviewees considered the final ten words of the passage, which warns about engaging with those likely to harm us. The article suggests identifying such 'pigs' and behaving wisely.
Authoritarianism
Questions to Ask: Getting to the Heart of the Organization
Jack and I served the same Christian organization. When he left the mission field, he vowed that he would never work for another Christian organization again.
John & Susan: The Power of Pastor
John and Susan faced abuse from church leadership, leading to rejection and emotional harm. Despite this, they found healing in a new church community, highlighting the importance of addressing spiritual abuse.
What’s Their Problem: Diagnosing Toxic Leaders
Have you wondered why your boss acts the way he does? This is a study of personality disorders and other behavioral problems toxic leaders commonly have.
Submission and the Harsh Boss: 1 Peter 2:18
In my own experience with toxic leaders, it was common to hear 1 Peter 2:18 quoted or paraphrased by those who wished to protect the authority of leaders.
Trauma by Swine: Steven’s Story
When Steven joined a large Christian parachurch organization he was excited to be in an influential position to spread God’s Word. He was warned that the organization was “dysfunctional” and it only took a short time for the dysfunction to catch up to him.