{"product_id":"9781527110281-challenging-leaders","title":"Challenging Leaders","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreventing and Investigating Allegations of Pastoral Malpractice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical guide for church leaders looking to prevent, or navigate accusations of,pastoral malpractice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood spiritual leadership is vital to the health of a church. When leaders misuse their position and are controlling, egotistical and proud, they abuse the trust they have been given by the Lord. Abuse of power is not a new phenomenon however, it is an ancient biblical category, and must be addressed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are delicate situations to be navigated. Drawing lines between abuse and normal,appropriate pastoral care, including warning, admonition and discipline is crucial,as is discovering when accusations are false.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author team behind this book bring many years of pastoral experience, as well as wisdom and training in the area of abuse within the church.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–       Those struggling to navigate this hazardous landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–       Church leaders working through these issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–       Churches seeking to create a healthy Christian community\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents include\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiritual Abuse and Scripture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy Church Culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbusive Church Culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrauma and those who Suffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping Healthy Procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia and Abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40737911603297,"sku":"9781527110281","price":10.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_33816431.jpg?v=1744888831","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781527110281-challenging-leaders","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}