Using the workplace as an analogy for what to seek in a healthy church environment.
Tag: spiritual abuse
The Feedback My Pastor Labeled “Possibly Aggressive” (or How NOT to Respond to Solicited Feedback)
When our former church was looking to purchase a new building, they asked the congregation for feedback. I made the mistake of thinking they actually wanted it.
A Reaction to Kevin DeYoung’s “Better Discussion”
Some thoughtful critique (interspersed with the occasional sassiness) of a recent article by Kevin DeYoung regarding abuse in the church context.
Winsome Rebellion (or When Submission Becomes Unbiblical)
Exploring the limits of “biblical” submission.
The Molehill that Became a Mountain
A detailed account of how a minor mistake on the part of the senior pastor was severely mishandled by leadership.
Early Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Church
Citing specific examples, teasing out themes of early warning signs in our experiences with unhealthy churches.
Prayer of Repentance
A prayer of repentance for the church.
A Letter to My Friends at Our Former Church
Describing why we left the toxic, spiritually abusive situation at a former Harvest Bible Chapel (Great Commission Collective) church, with references to our former Acts 29 church.