The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse, Repackaged Edition
Recognizing and Escaping Spiritual Manipulation and False Spiritual Authority Within the Church
About
No one should leave church feeling manipulated, controlled, shamed, or condemned. But places of shelter and encouragement can become abusive if spiritual leaders begin to use their authority to meet their needs for importance, power, or spiritual gratification. Here you'll discover how to identify an abusive church and also how to break free from its destructive legalism. Topics covered include:
- How spiritual abuse develops--and why those under its grip often don't see it
- The subtle ways that leaders and systems "hook" and control believers, robbing them of their joy in Christ
- Scriptural help in recognizing healthy spiritual relationships
- Effective strategies for escaping abusive situations
Insightful, practical, and solidly grounded in Scripture, this book has what you need to recover a grace-filled relationship with God and His church.
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The Authors
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David Johnson
David Johnson has been the senior pastor at Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove, Minnesota, since 1980. During this time, the church has grown from a congregation of 160 to 3,000 people. A much sought-after speaker, he is a graduate of Bethel College and received...
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Jeff VanVonderen
Jeff VanVonderen is an internationally known speaker on addictions and church and family wellness. He has worked as a counselor in both residential and outpatient treatment settings, as well as in the religious community, taught at the college level, and is...
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