The continuum of abuse provides for both hope and confusion. Abusive individuals and Abusers are two different animals. Tread carefully.
Narcissism
The Narcissist Pastor: Jacob’s True and Painful Tale
Jacob served under a pastor he considered narcissistic, who prioritized money, fame, and favoring wealthy members. Despite being fired, Jacob found healing and continued his ministry journey.
The Politics of Ministry: Back to Square 4
Burns, Chapman, and Guthrie give helpful guidance to God's people in the art of getting things done.
Followership: Absalom, Mephiosheth, Ziba, and Shimei
King David was a quality, though broken, leader. His followers were a mixed bag.
Jesus-Leader: Bring ’em up
Jesus was the most exemplary leader in the history of man...what does that look like?
Jabez & An Enlarged Heart
The motives behind the popular "Jabez's prayer" need to be the Christian Leader's motives.
Toxic Survival Guide: Impact – Part 1
The book, "The Toxic Boss Survival Guide," by Chappelow, Ronayne, and Adams, offers strategies for dealing with harmful bosses. It distinguishes between merely "bad" bosses and genuinely "toxic" ones who intentionally cause excessive harm serving their own agenda. The impact of toxic bosses includes increased staff turnover, loss of productivity, and stifling of creativity.
Evil vs. Not So: Is There a Difference?
Is it biblical to distinguish between badnesses? I would suggest yes, but it takes removing our blinders to see the broadness of the biblical witness to brokenness.
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.
Toxic Personalities: Disorders and Other Such Rot
As my wife and I began to experience a particularly toxic boss, we had little understanding of how someone could be incredibly malicious in one moment and act like our best friend soon after. One moment Betty was yelling at my wife and that evening she was all charm and sweetness.