Bad leaders are held to account by the Lord and His people are called to hold them accountable for their failures where they have that ability.
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Advocating: Our Necessary Compassion
Have you come to know of abuse? Has your friend told you a little of their boss or husband's abusive behavior?
All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Emily’s Story
Emily joined the African mission work because it "sounded good. It was the way we should be helping." But all that glitters is not gold...
Mia’s Story: A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break
Mia suffered under a leadership that was more concerned about following their church rules than the love of Christ. Their spiritual abuse was worse than her experiences of sexual abuses.
Tyrants Leading the Church: Seekers of Position, Role & Status
Mia's change in behavior at home and struggle with the church had its roots in her experience of sexual abuse. It was not too late for Mia, but the church and her parents were going to need to respond to her struggles in light of these horrible experiences as a child.
Accountability Guilt: Jack’s Life in the Wilderness Under Abusive Leadership
When do you give up on a toxic leader? More often than not, leadership abuse survivors struggle with "Accountability Guilt."
Shouts of Gladness
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.
We Want A King: Complicity with Toxic Leadership
Relationship with the power or charm of the leader creates followers and like-minded fools. They became complicit with the abuse though maybe having the best intentions.
When the Church Gets It Right: Janice’s Story
Generally, positive stories about how the church responds to abuse are far and few between. But, Janice's is different.
Sweet Vindication [of God]
Will the "evil" God returns to my abuser be in this life (through trials and tribulations), the end of his life, or simply in the final judgment? He says, in faithfulness, he will "put an end to them."