Challenging Leaders : Preventing and Investigating Allegations of Pastoral Malpractice
Challenging Leaders : Preventing and Investigating Allegations of Pastoral Malpractice
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Author(s): Nicholls, Graham
ISBN No.: 9781527110281
Pages: 160
Year: 202303
Format: UK-Trade Paper (Trade Paper)
Price: $ 22.07
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available

In recent years the conservative evangelical constituency in the UK has been rocked by the exposure of abuse by several high-profile pastors and leaders within it. Some have been found to have been predatory sexual or physical abusers, whereas others have exercised pastoral power in a domineering, coercive or bullying manner that has caused severe psychological harm to the members of their churches. Denominations, networks, organisations, and local churches have quite rightly wanted to take action to prevent such abuse and care appropriately for its victims. This book is a valuable addition to the growing literature on what has been controversially termed 'spiritual abuse.' It draws together an experienced team of pastors, theologians, women's workers, and safeguarding professionals to help churches and Christian organisations identify sinful abuse of pastoral power. They bring biblical clarity to the definition of pastoral abuse, legal expertise on safeguarding responsibilities, pastoral sensitivity to victims of mistreatment and practical wisdom for investigating complaints fairly. This book ought to be essential reading for the leaders of churches and organisations, and will challenge and encourage them to foster a healthy culture in which everyone can flourish.


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