Churches That Abuse (Full-length book)
Feb 13, 2014 2:54:52 GMT -5
Post by PrisonerOfHope on Feb 13, 2014 2:54:52 GMT -5
FRONT FLAP
CHURCHES THAT ABUSE
When does a church cross the line between conv
entional church status and fringe status?
What is the nature of the process by which any given group devolves into
a fringe church or
movement? What are some of the signs or indicators that a given group is becoming abusive of
its members and is headed for the margins?
When should a member consider bailing out?
Churches That Abuse
answers these and other important
questions about abusive churches.
This important new book warns and informs readers about the “fringe” churches and groups that
operate in this country—organizations and churches that are not necessarily characterized by
doctrinal deviation but have particular traits that make them
behavioral and sociological
outsiders. It also helps readers identify and beware of abusive tendencies in more “normal”
Christian churches.
Ronald Enroth identifies what is meant by “abusive churches.” Then, he describes abusive
churches, using the ten identifying traits of control-oriented leadership, spiritual elitism,
manipulation of members, perceived persecution, lifestyle rigidity, emphasis on experience,
suppression of dissent, harsh discipline of members, denunciation of other churches, and the
painful exit process. Finally he shows readers how to discern fringe churches and offers several
“red flags” that can be discerned when conventional churches drift toward the fringe.
Churches That Abuse tells who the abusers are, how their techniques operate, and what the
consequences are for marriages, small children,
and teenagers. Where most books stop after
reporting problem areas, this one
continues and offers suggestions
for those helping victims of
abuse. And it can be read beneficially by those
who are involved in abusive churches and have
no one to turn to.
Read the book here.
CHURCHES THAT ABUSE
When does a church cross the line between conv
entional church status and fringe status?
What is the nature of the process by which any given group devolves into
a fringe church or
movement? What are some of the signs or indicators that a given group is becoming abusive of
its members and is headed for the margins?
When should a member consider bailing out?
Churches That Abuse
answers these and other important
questions about abusive churches.
This important new book warns and informs readers about the “fringe” churches and groups that
operate in this country—organizations and churches that are not necessarily characterized by
doctrinal deviation but have particular traits that make them
behavioral and sociological
outsiders. It also helps readers identify and beware of abusive tendencies in more “normal”
Christian churches.
Ronald Enroth identifies what is meant by “abusive churches.” Then, he describes abusive
churches, using the ten identifying traits of control-oriented leadership, spiritual elitism,
manipulation of members, perceived persecution, lifestyle rigidity, emphasis on experience,
suppression of dissent, harsh discipline of members, denunciation of other churches, and the
painful exit process. Finally he shows readers how to discern fringe churches and offers several
“red flags” that can be discerned when conventional churches drift toward the fringe.
Churches That Abuse tells who the abusers are, how their techniques operate, and what the
consequences are for marriages, small children,
and teenagers. Where most books stop after
reporting problem areas, this one
continues and offers suggestions
for those helping victims of
abuse. And it can be read beneficially by those
who are involved in abusive churches and have
no one to turn to.
Read the book here.
