Challenging Leaders: Preventing and Investigating Allegations of Pastoral Malpractice

Pastoral malpractice is a serious issue that can damage a church's reputation and cause harm to its members. This book provides practical guidance for church leaders to prevent and navigate accusations of pastoral malpractice, including drawing lines between abuse and normal pastoral care, discovering when accusations are false, and developing healthy procedures. It includes chapters on spiritual abuse and Scripture, healthy church culture, abusive church culture, trauma and those who suffer, and developing healthy procedures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2023
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd

A practical guide for church leaders looking to prevent or navigate accusations of pastoral malpractice is essential for 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, but it is an ancient biblical category that must be addressed. There are delicate situations to be navigated, drawing lines between abuse and normal, appropriate pastoral care, including warning, admonition, and discipline, as well as discovering when accusations are false. The author team behind this book brings many years of pastoral experience, as well as wisdom and training in the area of abuse within the church. This book is for those struggling to navigate this hazardous landscape, church leaders working through these issues, and churches seeking to create a healthy Christian community. Contents include Spiritual Abuse and Scripture, Healthy Church Culture, Abusive Church Culture, Trauma and those who Suffer, Developing Healthy Procedures, Media and Abuse.

Weight: 210g
Dimension: 137 x 214 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781527110281