When Narcissism Comes To Church
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Author | : Chuck DeGroat |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 205 |
Release | : 2020-03-17 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830841997 |
Download When Narcissism Comes to Church Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with narcissistic personality disorder and those wounded by narcissistic leaders for over twenty years. Offering compassion and hope for both narcissists themselves and those affected by its destructive power, DeGroat imparts wise counsel for churches looking to heal from its systemic effects.
Author | : Diane Langberg |
Publisher | : Brazos Press |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2020-10-20 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1493427563 |
Download Redeeming Power Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Power has a God-given role in human relationships and institutions, but it can lead to abuse when used in unhealthy ways. Speaking into current #MeToo and #ChurchToo conversations, this book shows that the body of Christ desperately needs to understand the forms power takes, how it is abused, and how to respond to abuses of power. Although many Christians want to prevent abuse in their churches and organizations, they lack a deep and clear-eyed understanding of how power actually works. Internationally recognized psychologist Diane Langberg offers a clinical and theological framework for understanding how power operates, the effects of the abuse of power, and how power can be redeemed and restored to its proper God-given place in relationships and institutions. This book not only helps Christian leaders identify and resist abusive systems but also shows how they can use power to protect the vulnerable in their midst.
Author | : Chuck DeGroat |
Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 0802872700 |
Download Wholeheartedness Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
I'm being pulled in a thousand different directions. As a therapist, Chuck DeGroat hears that line all the time. "I hear it from students and software developers," he says. "I hear it from spiritual leaders and coffee baristas. And I hear it from my own inner self." We all feel that nasty pull to and fro, the frantic busyness that exhausts us and threatens to undo us. And we all think we know the solution -- more downtime, more relaxation, more rest. And we're all wrong. As DeGroat himself has discovered, the real solution to what pulls us apart is wholeheartedness, a way of living and being that can transform us from the inside out. And that's what readers of this book will discover too.
Author | : Scot McKnight |
Publisher | : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 2020-10-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 149644602X |
Download A Church Called Tov Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
“Scot and Laura do an amazing job of teaching us what a good church looks like.” —Beth Moore What is the way forward for the church? Tragically, in recent years, Christians have gotten used to revelations of abuses of many kinds in our most respected churches—from Willow Creek to Harvest, from Southern Baptist pastors to Sovereign Grace churches. Respected author and theologian Scot McKnight and former Willow Creek member Laura Barringer wrote this book to paint a pathway forward for the church. We need a better way. The sad truth is that churches of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. Abuses occur most frequently when Christians neglect to create a culture that resists abuse and promotes healing, safety, and spiritual growth. How do we keep these devastating events from repeating themselves? We need a map to get us from where we are today to where we ought to be as the body of Christ. That map is in a mysterious and beautiful little Hebrew word in Scripture that we translate “good,” the word tov. In this book, McKnight and Barringer explore the concept of tov—unpacking its richness and how it can help Christians and churches rise up to fulfill their true calling as imitators of Jesus.
Author | : Chuck DeGroat |
Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages | : 183 |
Release | : 2014-05-29 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 146744040X |
Download Toughest People to Love Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
People -- frustrating, confusing, disappointing, complicated -- are the most difficult part of leadership, and they challenge leaders everywhere, from leaders of many to managers of a few. In this book Chuck DeGroat addresses the flawed nature of people and offers wisdom for leaders of all types in dealing with just about anyone who is difficult to lead and to love. Toughest People to Love explores the basics of how people "tick," encouraging leaders to examine and take care of themselves so that they can better understand and care for others. Based on DeGroat's wealth of experience as a pastor, professor, and therapist, this book -- both wise and practical -- is one that countless leaders will go back to time and again for valuable insights and renewed vision.
Author | : Derek Tidball |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 281 |
Release | : 2009-05-29 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830838597 |
Download Ministry by the Book Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Focusing on pastoral leadership within local churches or groups of churches, Derek Tidball provides a comprehensive survey of the variety of ministry models and patterns found in the New Testament with applications for today's ministry.
Author | : David Hawkins |
Publisher | : Harvest House Publishers |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2017-10-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0736969810 |
Download When Loving Him Is Hurting You Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
It's Okay to Have Needs of Your Own You fell in love with him. But over time you've come to realize he's in love with himself—and you feel trapped. His needs, his problems, and his plans always seem to take precedence over yours. Dr. David Hawkins, director of the Marriage Recovery Center, offers a guide to help you identify signs of narcissism, understand how your loved one's issues are affecting you, and prepare a biblical game plan for freeing yourself to live courageously in light of God's love. Whether the man in your life can be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), exhibits narcissistic traits and emotionally abusive behavior, or has arrogant and self-centered tendencies, the emotional pain he causes you is very real. Discover the truths, wisdom, and grace you need to spark change in your relationship, set boundaries, and experience healing.
Author | : Ken M. Blue |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 174 |
Release | : 1993-09-10 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780830816606 |
Download Healing Spiritual Abuse Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Asserting that spiritual abuse in the church is more common than we realize, Ken Blue examines the causes of spiritual abuse, identifies abusive patterns, offers healing to those who have suffered abuse and describes how leaders should model the gospel of grace.
Author | : Matt Walsh |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2020-02-25 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1621579212 |
Download Church of Cowards Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
What Would You Surrender for God? Christians in the Middle East, in much of Asia, and in Africa are still being martyred for the faith, but how many American Christians are willing to lay down their smartphones, let alone their lives, for the faith? Being a Christian in America doesn’t require much these days. Suburban megachurches are more like entertainment venues than places to worship God. The lives that American “Christians” lead aren’t much different from those of their atheist neighbors, and their knowledge of theology isn’t much better either. Matt Walsh of The Daily Wire exposes the pitiful state of Christianity in America today, lays out the stakes for us, our families, and our eternal salvation, and invites us to a faith that’s a lot less easy and comfortable—but that’s more real and actually worth something. The spiritual junk food we’re stuffing ourselves with is never going to satisfy. As St. Augustine said over a millennium ago, our hearts are restless until they rest in Him. Only God Himself can make our lives anything but ultimately meaningless and empty. And we will never get anywhere near Him if we refuse to take up our cross and follow Jesus. This rousing call to the real adventure of a living faith is a wake-up call to complacent Christians and a rallying cry for anyone dissatisfied with a lukewarm faith.
Author | : Marcus Peter Johnson |
Publisher | : Crossway |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1433531496 |
Download One with Christ Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Foundational to believers' salvation is their union with Christ. In this accessible introduction, Johnson argues that this neglected doctrine is the lens through which all other facets of salvation should be understood.