{"product_id":"challenging-leaders","title":"Challenging Leaders","description":"\u003cp\u003eA practical guide for church leaders looking to prevent, or navigate accusations of, pastoral malpractice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \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\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\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\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is for\n\n–        Those struggling to navigate this hazardous landscape\n\n–        Church leaders working through these issues\n\n–        Churches seeking to create a healthy Christian community\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContents include\n\nSpiritual Abuse and Scripture\nHealthy Church Culture\nAbusive Church Culture\nTrauma and those who Suffer\nDeveloping Healthy Procedures\nMedia and Abuse\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Nicholls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43544256676052,"sku":"9781527110281","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9351\/9316\/files\/10090387_LRG.jpg?v=1752789716","url":"https:\/\/etcevents.co.uk\/products\/challenging-leaders","provider":"ETCEvents","version":"1.0","type":"link"}