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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.
About the Author
Born in Southern Illinois, came of age in Freeport, Illinois, attended college in Grand Rapids, MI, seminary at Trinity in Deerfield, IL. Did a PhD at the University of Nottingham in England.Now a professor at Northern Seminary.Scot is awaiting the publication of a book this fall called A Church called Tov (Tyndale) .Two children, two grandchildren.Kris, my wife, is a psychologist and the greatest woman on earth.
