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abuse in church
abusive church leaders
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healthy leadership
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- ISBN 9781786225856
- Dimensions: 135 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 29 Nov 2024
- Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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In the wake of scandals involving high-profile Christian leaders in the UK, US and beyond, Perfectly Ordinary issues a timely warning about the dangers of pursuing 'spectacular' ministry. It uncovers how coercive, manipulative subcultures often thrive – and are even admired – because of their outward success, while ignoring the deeper harm they cause.
Marcus Throup calls for a return to an authentic, Christ-centred approach to leadership that values humility, faithfulness, prayer, and genuine pastoral care over sensationalism. By celebrating the beauty of simplicity, it invites readers to rediscover the heart of ministry: holiness, down-to-earth preaching, and a focus on what truly matters.
Marcus Throup is Director of St Mellitus College, London, and the author of All Things Anglican
