People were created to love God and neighbor. They were created to care for and keep the world. To create flourishing. They were not created to sow power and reap abuse.
Leadership Abuse
3 Biblical Ways to Respond to Toxic Bosses: Head Up, Down, or Out of Town
We may think when we are serving in a Christian ministry that there is a one-way road map when dealing with a self-serving and destructive ministry leader. However, there is more than one response to toxic bosses found in scripture.
Experiencing Matthew 7 Under a Toxic Boss
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.
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.
#MeToo & God’s Anointed
After the confrontation of the founder of the organization with two other high-profile Christian leaders, the founder went to his office, got on the phone, and began blackballing Graham to associates across America.
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.
Living in Liberty: Standing Firm
John's experience of confronting toxic leadership emphasizes self-advocacy, reliance on faith, and supporting others in abusive work environments.