{"product_id":"challenging-leaders-preventing-and-investigating-allegations-of-pastoral-malpractice","title":"Challenging Leaders: Preventing and Investigating Allegations of Pastoral Malpractice","description":"\u003cp\u003eA practical guide for church leaders looking to prevent, or navigate accusations of, pastoral malpractice.\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\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\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\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\u003eContents include\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Spiritual Abuse and Scripture\u003cbr\u003e2. Healthy Church Culture\u003cbr\u003e3. Abusive Church Culture\u003cbr\u003e4. Trauma and those who Suffer\u003cbr\u003e5. Developing Healthy Procedures\u003cbr\u003e6. Media and Abuse\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Focus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47775572721885,"sku":"9781527110281","price":150.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/4995\/6829\/files\/9781527110281.jpg?v=1775812788","url":"https:\/\/thebookroom.bischopsford.co.za\/products\/challenging-leaders-preventing-and-investigating-allegations-of-pastoral-malpractice","provider":"Book Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}