The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse
By: David Johnson, Jeff VanVonderen
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The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

By: David Johnson, Jeff VanVonderen
Bethany House / 2005 / Paperback
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No one should leave church feeling manipulated, controlled, shamed, or condemned. But places of shelter and encouragement can become abusive if spiritual leaders begin to use their authority to meet their needs for importance, power, or spiritual gratification. Here you'll discover how to identify an abusive church and also how to break free from its destructive legalism. Topics covered include:

  • How spiritual abuse develops--and why those under its grip often don't see it
  • The subtle ways that leaders and systems "hook" and control believers, robbing them of their joy in Christ
  • Scriptural help in recognizing healthy spiritual relationships
  • Effective strategies for escaping abusive situations

    Insightful, practical, and solidly grounded in Scripture, this book has what you need to recover a grace-filled relationship with God and His church.

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    Title: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse
    By: David Johnson, Jeff VanVonderen
    Format: Paperback
    Number of Pages: 240
    Vendor: Bethany House
    Publication Date: 2005
    		Dimensions: 8.38 X 5.5 (inches)
    Weight: 10 ounces
    ISBN: 0764201379
    ISBN-13: 9780764201370
    Stock No: WW201379

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    In a breakthrough book first published in 1991, the authors address the dynamics in churches that can ensnare people in legalism, guilt, and begrudging service, keeping them from the grace and joy of God's kingdom.Written for both those who feel abused and those who may be causing it, The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse shows how people get hooked into abusive systems, the impact of controlling leadership on a congregation, and how the abused believer can find rest and recovery.

    Author Bio

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    David Johnson has been the senior pastor at Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove, Minnesota, since 1980. During this time, the church has grown from a congregation of 160 to 3,000 people. A much sought-after speaker, he is a graduate of Bethel College and received his theological training at Bethel Seminary and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His Growing in Grace radio broadcast is syndicated internationally. David and his family live in Minnesota.

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