The continuum of abuse provides for both hope and confusion. Abusive individuals and Abusers are two different animals. Tread carefully.
Traumatic Praise: Well-Meaning Re-Abuse
Praising abusive leaders, no matter how much good they have also done, can further traumatize those who have suffered under their leadership.
Susie’ Story: The Care & Feeding of an Autocrat
Susie spent 3 years serving an abusive and lying pastor.There's no way but out.
The Narcissist Pastor: Jacob’s True and Painful Tale
Jacob simply described his Pastor as a narcissist. But, it took over an hour for him to describe all the destruction wrought by his Senior Pastor while Jacob served the burgeoning church plant. Jacob had studied for two years in college before he and his wife joined a church that had been a church … Continue reading The Narcissist Pastor: Jacob’s True and Painful Tale
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 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.
Complicity: Going Along to Get Along
What keeps abuse of authority in the workplace and home alive? Going along to get along. It is man's penchant for crowd-mongering. It is my penchant for pleasing others. While reading the beginning of the book of Proverbs in the Bible, I was struck by the applicability of the very first chapter to the experience … Continue reading Complicity: Going Along to Get Along
Janet: God’s Man & Authority Abuse
According to Roman Catholic doctrine, a Pope speaking 'ex cathedra' on issues of faith or morals is infallible. In general use, the phrase has come to be used with regard to statements made by people in positions of authority, and it is often used ironically to describe someone speaking with overbearing or unwarranted self-certainty. [Merriam-Webster dictionary] … Continue reading Janet: God’s Man & Authority Abuse
