Bookstack: "Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church" by Diane Langberg
I appreciate that this book is based on expertise as well as the perspectives of many people. As impactful as books by a single author who has experienced spiritual abuse are, there is always emotion embedded in. It’s impossible not to be!
Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church* provides an objective way of processing what spiritual abuse is while also being based on a wealth of experience. For church leaders who are beginning to wake up to abuse and wonder what to do next, this is a great starting place. And for anyone who is part of a congregation, this is a must-read to grow your awareness, help you figure out what to do if you recognize unhealthy patterns, and protect and defend others.
Internationally recognized psychologist Diane Langberg offers a clinical and theological framework for understanding
how power operates and the forms it takes,
the effects of the abuse of power,
and how power can be restored to its 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.
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