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F. Remy Diederich
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I help people overcome life's challenges with God's help with books, blogs, videos, and personal coaching. Check out my books, blogs, and coaching on my website at readingremy.com. Please subscribe to my channel to get the latest upload. Subscribe to my website here: eepurl.com/hV4vJH
Is Your Pastor the "VOICE OF GOD" to You? ...a commentary on the Roys Report of Daystar Ministry
#submission #churchhurt #spiritualabuse #abusivepastor #daystartv #daystar #religiousabuse
Should a Jesus follower submit to everything their pastor tells them to do? This question has confused many people because many teachers say yes, while some, like myself, say no. But in the recent controversy between Daystar TV ministry and Julie Roys and her Roys Report, this is one of the many questions that has been raised.
Are Jesus followers required to fully submit to their pastor and obey their demands? This video looks at the flaw in this theory and what Jesus requires instead.
In this brief video I look at a common misunderstanding that causes people to see themselves as the "voice of God" t...
Should a Jesus follower submit to everything their pastor tells them to do? This question has confused many people because many teachers say yes, while some, like myself, say no. But in the recent controversy between Daystar TV ministry and Julie Roys and her Roys Report, this is one of the many questions that has been raised.
Are Jesus followers required to fully submit to their pastor and obey their demands? This video looks at the flaw in this theory and what Jesus requires instead.
In this brief video I look at a common misunderstanding that causes people to see themselves as the "voice of God" t...
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The Path to Joy
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#Joy #findingjoy #philippians4 What is consuming you right now? What is stealing your joy? Now, can you imagine someone writing you from Death Row who is full of joy? How could this be? What could they know that escapes you? I was asked to speak at my former church on Paul's letter to the Philippian church. I looked at four principles that the apostle Paul gave to the church that would help the...
Spiritual Abuse Medic
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#spiritualabuse #toxicfaith #churchabuse #churchhurt Do you need a spiritual abuse medic? Medics are those daring clinicians who walk along side the troops in war. Whenever someone is shot down, the medic runs to get them back on their feet and to safety. I'm a bit of a medic for people in the church who have been hurt by spiritual abuse and toxic faith. If you are in a tough situation and need...
Twisting Scripture: how abusive churches use Matthew 18 against believers.
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#spiritualabuse #churchhurt #abusivepastors #matthew18 If you have been spiritually abused, have you ever been accused of disobeying God because you didn't confront your abuser directly? This accusation is often used to protect the abuser and turn the blame back on the abused. In this brief video I look at the misuse of Matthew 18 by abusive pastors to control and manipulate church members. For...
What Is Spiritual Abuse?
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#spiritualabuse #churchhurt #religiousabuse What is spiritual abuse? How is it different from emotional abuse? This short video is an excerpt from when Christy Boulware interviewed me on her podcast about church hurt and women in ministry. See the link below for the full interview. In this clip, I define emotional abuse, spiritual abuse and the difference between toxic faith and spiritual abuse...
Overcome Church Hurt and Spiritual Abuse
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#churchhurt #spiritualabuse #abusivepastor #womeninministry Christy Boulware recently interviewed me as part of a six-part series she's doing on Church Hurt. She has personally experienced and abusive pastor and wanted to get my input on the topic after having read my book, "Broken Trust." We discussed: - the difference between toxic faith and spiritual abuse - the difference between bad leader...
Set Boundaries To Prevent Spiritual Abuse
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#setboundaries #spiritualabuse #religiousabuse #churchhurt Many people are hurt by spiritual abuse because they were too quick to open themselves up to a pastor or church. Their lack of boundaries was quickly taken advantage of by the leadership. What are some steps you can take if you are willing to seek out a new church? In this video, I offer a few ideas as to how you might set boundaries. l...
God's Rock Doesn't Move - Trusting God
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#trustingod #faithingod #trustgod This brief video uses the analogy of rocks in the desert to reflect on God's trustworthiness. Part two of two videos. Learn about my books, articles and coaching at readingremy.com
Who Can You Trust?
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#relationships #trust #betrayal This brief video considers how in hiking and relationships we are looking for stability. Step carefully. Learn about my books, articles and coaching at readingremy.com
How Churches Can Help Heal Trauma
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#pastoralcounseling #trauma #traumahealing #churchleadershipresources #churchleadership #ptsd People walk into churches all the time who have experienced the trauma of abuse, an unexpected death, a broken relationship, or financial setback. They are looking for hope and help. Can your church provide what they need? In Part One of this series I looked at the mindset that keeps people stuck as a ...
Post Traumatic Spiritual Growth Defined
Просмотров 198Год назад
#trauma #posttraumaticgrowth #spiritualabuse #ptsd #posttraumaticspiritualgrowth #posttraumaticstressdisorder Have you experienced the trauma of abuse, an unexpected death, a broken relationship, or financial setback? Any of these (and many others) can impact you in a way that can cause you to shutdown and give up. In Part One of this series I looked at the mindset that keeps us stuck as a resu...
Trauma Recovery and Post Traumatic Spiritual Growth
Просмотров 251Год назад
#trauma #posttraumaticgrowth #spiritualabuse #ptsd #postraumaticspiritualgrowth Have you experienced the trauma of abuse, an unexpected death, a broken relationship, or financial setback? Any of these (and many others) can impact you in a way that can cause you to shutdown and give up. In Part One of this series I looked at the mindset that keeps us stuck as a result of experiencing trauma. In ...
Has Trauma Made You Give Up?
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#trauma #posttraumaticgrowth #spiritualabuse #seligman #posttraumaticstressdisorder #post raumaticspiritualgrowth Have you experienced the trauma of abuse, an unexpected death, a broken relationship, or financial setback? Any of these (and many others) can impact you in a way that can cause you to shutdown and give up. This four part series is a brief introduction to trauma and Post Traumatic S...
What Jesus Said About How To Grow Spiritually
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#spiritualgrowth #growingspiritually #character #generosity Have you ever wondered how you measure spiritual growth? It seems so subjective. And many people are mistaken by what they THINK is growth but is not. In fact, their "spirituality" can be the opposite of what God wants for us. It can be self-serving and judgmental. But for Jesus, spiritual growth was very OBjective and he said there ar...
Discover the TENTH Reason Why People Fail to Leave a TOXIC CHURCH.
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#spiritualabuse #toxicfaith #abusivepastor #churchhurt #churchtoo In my previous video I mentioned NINE REASONS why people fail to leave a toxic church. But here's one more reason. Maybe the biggest reason and most confusing to the abused church goer. Be sure to watch all my videos on spiritual abuse. Go to readingremy.com for information on all my books, blog posts and coaching. Buy Me A Coffe...
Discover Nine Reasons Why People Won't Leave a Toxic Church
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Discover Nine Reasons Why People Won't Leave a Toxic Church
Have You Been Accused of Gossip After Reporting Spiritual Abuse?
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Have You Been Accused of Gossip After Reporting Spiritual Abuse?
Book on Spiritual Abuse Now in Audio and Spanish
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Book on Spiritual Abuse Now in Audio and Spanish
How to DETOXIFY Your Church From SPIRITUAL ABUSE.
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How to DETOXIFY Your Church From SPIRITUAL ABUSE.
Fighting Cancer, Facing Death, and Finding Faith
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Fighting Cancer, Facing Death, and Finding Faith
Obedience and Submission Are The Language of Spiritual Abuse
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Obedience and Submission Are The Language of Spiritual Abuse
Forgive and be Forgiven; The Key to Your Prayer Life
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Forgive and be Forgiven; The Key to Your Prayer Life
How to Recover From Spiritual Abuse: Part Five: Shame, Anger, and Loss
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How to Recover From Spiritual Abuse: Part Five: Shame, Anger, and Loss
How to Recover From Spiritual Abuse, Part Four: Set Boundaries.
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How to Recover From Spiritual Abuse, Part Four: Set Boundaries.
How to Recover From Spiritual Abuse: Part Three: Get Perspective
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How to Recover From Spiritual Abuse: Part Three: Get Perspective
How to Recover from Spiritual Abuse: Part Two: Take a Break
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How to Recover from Spiritual Abuse: Part Two: Take a Break
How To Recover From Spiritual Abuse: Part One: LEAVE!
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How To Recover From Spiritual Abuse: Part One: LEAVE!
Should A Wife Submit to Her Husband? The Bible and Spiritual Abuse.
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Should A Wife Submit to Her Husband? The Bible and Spiritual Abuse.
How God Uses Your Hardship For Good (and isn't punishing you)
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How God Uses Your Hardship For Good (and isn't punishing you)
Have You Suffered Loss, Failure, Tragedy, or Personal Setback?
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Have You Suffered Loss, Failure, Tragedy, or Personal Setback?
Yes. Saved at 18. Stayed loyal and built my life and ministry there. Got married and blessed with business. Got called and planted a church and pastored 12 years (mother church and pastor sent us out). We succeeded and won awards in our fellowship for missions giving. After 12 years we closed down and came back because of some issues in family plus we were getting burned out. Worked in mother church and then A NAJOR CHANGE. MY PASTOR DIED and his wife took over and started changing things and giving authority to a group of people in the church who got close to her before my pastors death. Me and my wife are not liking the changes and they are vowing more changes in 2025! Please pray for us for wisdom and deliverance from guilt in wanting to leave. As we have started coming less, my pastor is reacting angrily with actions and little comments to my wife.
Sorry to hear this. I hope you do leave. It doesn't sound healthy. I offer coaching on my website at readingremy.com if you'd like help walking through it all. Be strong. Also, check out my video on the Discover The Nine Reasons Why People Won't Leave.
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Hmmm. Works for me. Try again.
Please pray for my family
What's going on?
Unfortunately my family were under the pastoring of a toxic pastor and as an indirect result, we were divorced. My children ran from the Lord and I became hard hearted. My daughter fought for the family and I am so grateful to share that my children and I are separately experiencing some healing although they are adults now. Woe be unto anyone who falls into this category. I pray that all who have been mishandled by men or women of the faith receive healing and compassion. This is what Christ Jesus can do.
I'm sorry to hear what happened to your family. Abusive churches often undermine the family. I'm glad you are finding some healing and are still following Jesus.
Are people really so lacking in wisdom and biblical understanding that they didn’t realize what Jimmy Evans was trying to say (although with a very poor choice of words)? Crack a Bible and read the context of Romans 13:1-7 for yourself. Then you won’t be so unhinged by a Biblical principal that was poorly worded by a man who should never have been brought into that situation. It’s time to grow up and withdraw from the mob mentality surrounding this travesty. But if you really must go after someone with a torch and pitchfork, consider a son who violates God’s commandment to honor thy father and thy mother, and drags her out before the world to publicly stone her. Tell me where that is biblically sound!
Well, no...it wasn't obvious that he was merely speaking about obeying authority (Romans 13) because he repeatedly referred to the "voice of God." Initially, I thought he was just speaking about authority i.e. if you don't want to obey your boss you should quit. I get that. But he spoke in such black and white terms it was clear to me that he was saying more than that. But, I just used that example as a springboard to talk about an issue that is widespread in the church. As for Jonathan respecting his mom... yah...that gives me pause. But there seem to be a lot of factors so I won't comment on that. Thanks for your comment. I see what you are saying even though I may not agree with you fully.
Yeah. Good luck with that. All well and good if you are cessationist but what of the poor continuationist churches? Their pastors receive the word directly from God all the time
Thanks for commenting. FYI, I'm not a cessationist. I believe God speaks today, but not in the same dramatic way that he did with Moses, Isaiah, etc. And I don't think people can "lord it over" others with what they think God told them.
I agree 100%. Joni Lamb is NOT the voice of God, what blaphemy jimmy Evans speaks!!! He should be disqualified from ministry immediately. Including his spiritual abuse to Johnathan lamb which was nothing but bullying and control by him.😮!!!!!
Thanks for commenting and glad you agree.
Great message!!! 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥
I appreciate you taking the time to tell me! Thanks.
Thank you for this clear message. I ordered your book last week and should get it by Christmas. Can't wait to read it.
That's great. Glad you liked the video and I trust you'll like the book too. Let me know what you think when you read it.
IF YOU WANT TO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD READ OUT LOUD
Ha. I've never heard that before. That's good.
NO, MY BIBLE IS NOT A MAN
Thanks for commenting.
Amen, good healthy teaching. Another great commentary!
I appreciate that! Thanks for commenting.
This is excellent teaching. Thank you so much. I just subscribed. 🙏
Good to hear. Glad you found it helpful.
As Christians we are to seek God and hear Him speak to us ....... We are His sheep and should hear the voice of our Shepherd.... Joni is NOT the VOICE IF GOD to her son......this is CONTROL!
💯% correct.
Thanks for taking a minute to comment!
I don't think there is a single Pastor alive teaching real Bible today so no for 1 we are NOT the bride of Christ she's the Holy City Rev 21 and for 2 there is no 3 or 7 yr Rapture Jesus comes and stays 1000 yrs the Caught up to be with the Lord that's at the End of the 1000 yr reign stupid and liars everyone of them so NO and Hell no they can't hear from God period or first thing they would hear is "I'm not gay or transgender pass it on" Jesus
I was at a church where I was allowed to teach, one of my gifts. However, the pastor was wanting me to do something that I didn't want to do. Felt pressured, leadership didn't care. Not responding to texts, didn't care about my thoughts. I did feel that they were trying to build their own agenda. Ended up leaving. Another instance, I met an apostle who i sought counseling from, after a couple of meetings he said I was his wife 😮. Threw me off. Very narcissistic. 😢. How do you heal from bad leadership. I see leadership like this and outwardly, they're charismatic and accepted by others, but inwardly, it's hurtful.
I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you. Really disgusting. I have a series of videos on how to recover from spiritual abuse here on RUclips that might be a starting point to recovery.
Blessings from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 💗 🙏
Thanks for the blessings!
I hate taking L Boogies aka Losses...that's why I Curse Fate!!!
Absolutely. Great teaching.
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for letting me know.
Thankyou so much for this video
You are welcome. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.
Another great video. Thank you.
Thanks so much. I appreciate it!
Confronting only added more trauma. I asked the pastor if what he did to me was the Christian thing to do, his response was ' this has nothing to do with that'. I wish I had got up and left the moment after he said that, because what followed by him was so much blatant lying, gaslighting and personal attacks which had nothing to do with the actual situation. My brother was there and never stood up for me. I left devastated and never returned. This church was where I grew up in and was founded by my late father who would never do such a thing as this current leader. I have had nowhere to call home for the past 8 years and I am losing hope.
This is awful. I'm so sorry to hear this. It's even worse that this happened in a church that your father founded. Confronting often DOES make things worse, that's why I only recommend it if a person has the courage and the sense of calling to do it. I'm sorry that you still feel displaced. You are in a season of exile. Just know that God can bring you to a new place. I document my own exile in my book, Return from Exile. And I address it briefly in this video: ruclips.net/video/q8tQ6DxW94c/видео.htmlsi=P-mNMF9BjDA_vrUa I'm praying for you now.
They get a little clic together
True. The inner circle.
So hurt ... thinking of leaving...my whole family
That might be the best, based on what you wrote me about your situation.
Please pray for my family...there is noone i can trust
That's not a good place to be. So sorry to hear this.
"Unwilling to receive correction" is another abused and abusive phrase.
Yes, that is true. Thanks.
That kind of leader does not have the basic quality of making disciples and raising up leaders. They do not delegate responsibility and authority. What amazes me is how many are not very discerning and believe the toxic leader. There are some who will stand up for the the toxic leader which enables that kind of leader to do more damage.
True, and that's because it's all about them. To raise up others takes the focus off of them and could prove to be people who challenge them.
Sadly, your comment reflects what is happening in so many churchs. I found this video excellent. My "test" of a quality leader is, "do they react to being questioned"? If a challenging question creates an instant negative reaction then you've just received a huge red flag.
I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks. And, Yes, that is a simple test of leadership. Toxic leaders can't stand to be questioned. They have all kinds of defense mechanisms that they will throw at you to shut you down and try to maintain their control over you.
Wow brother …help I’m in uk and had enough of church toxic leadership all I’ve done served and loved the church 😢❤
Sorry to hear this. It's extra hard when you've poured so much of your life into a church and you realize that you were investing in something that is actually toxic to others. I hope you can find a healthy community of faith.
I leave when that happens. Sadly, it's the only option available to me. I refuse to give them my money or time, nor even personal power.
Leaving is tough when there are no other options. But you are right, you can't stay and support what they are doing. Thanks.
“ the sin of pride” this was used for years to control. Also in catholic religion the vows to become a Nun, priest etc are poverty chastity and obedience. The terrible abuses of children in orphanages were not called out.
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.
Enabling is interesting
Thanks for watching.
Your videos has recorded 2 years ago and I'm almost 9 months free from that abusive Pastor we have... Still struggling right now to God into any local churches, I want to continually use my gifts and talents inside the local church but I have notice that local churches right now have these same problem... That's why I am so grateful to God for giving me this information through you..God bless you more .
Great to hear that you have found freedom! Be patient with your return to church. It's like going through a divorce... you don't want to rush right back into a relationship. Get healthy. Do your research. It took me five years to return to church, but when I did, I was healthy and ready to go again.
Thank you for this, I was abused by my "mentor" she was very legalistic (pharisee like) and I left the church for 2 weeks and dont plan on coming back 😢
Sorry to hear about your mentor, but leaving is probably the right thing to do. I hope you find a healthy faith community.
@@FRemyD thank you, Lord knows where I am truly meant to be🙏🏼
Truth! God will judge them, we gotta pray, forgive and ask the Holy Spirit for direction
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Absolute description of Roman Catholicism
Thanks for watching. I hope it helped.
Among many others.
my pastor tried to shed me apart as in my playlist under spiritual abuse and pulpit bullying, he is talking about me in the September 15th Second reform church of Marion video, that sermon accuses of me going on social media which actually encouraged me to speak out publicly Now.
You are courageous to speak out! It's time for a new church.
@FRemyD my courage came under great attack yesterday when I went back onto that video to forgive him, I fell under horrible demonic depression and cried my heart out and all those rotten things he said in that video started to hurt deeply as he meant it too , I cried and cried then I had overwhelming urge for the chosen season 1 and watched Jesus redeem Mary and I cried and cried and then suddenly the lord removed those demons that pastor tried put into me. Praise Jesus
@@aChosenPariah I'm glad you were encouraged.
many of these false teachings are based in proof-texting of Scripture. instead of the unsearchable riches of Christ being taught and expounded, a personal agenda is pushed because "the Bible proves such-and-such" ... what does the text "prove"? whatever is to the maximum gain of the one using it to prove something THE HEART OF A TRUE SHEPHERD i now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ for the sake of His body, which is the church. (Col 1:24)
Pastors can only do what they’ve been taught according to their organizational ignorance.
That's true to some extent. But the Holy Spirit is also their teacher, so they have some responsibility to listen to the Spirit and follow his lead.
No never!!
Really? Even if the church is abusing people?
Hebrews 13:17 “Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.” Very straight forward from the word. God doesn’t bless anyone against his order
This assumes that all leaders do a good job of "watching over your souls." When leaders are abusive, all bets are off. The wise person walks away or brings correction and accountability.
Hebrews 13:17 is incorrectly translated. The Greek word that was translated "obey" is Peitho, which means "to persuade" or "be persuaded". In the proper context of Heb. 13:17, the correct translation is "be persuaded" In other words, if the spiritual leader, or guide actually, is correct in their teaching, then you would be persuaded to follow that teaching. But if not, you would not be persuaded to follow. The Greek word for obey is "hupakoe". This word was not used in this scripture because we are not to just obey whatever a man says, but we are to be like the Bereans, and check everything against the Word of God. Remember, Jesus called the Bereans noble for doing this, but the modern church calls you rebellious and disobedient. Just another reason to show that the modern church is not following God as closely as they claim.
@@viperolf Good input. Thanks for sharing.
@@FRemyD Thank you. Too many people are being harmed by incorrect teaching. They're being put into bondage and worse, and it needs to stop. I feel that the only thing I can do is to educate myself, and go deep into the scriptures to be able to help others that are confused and frustrated. It seems that you're in the same boat, thank you for putting out videos like this, more people need to hear it.
Hebrews 13:17 LSB [17] Obey your leaders and submit to them-for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account-so that they will do this with joy and not with groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you. This is the one that gets brought up and thrown around in these circles. At times it is hard to speak against since it is a direct quote from the NT scriptures. I literally heard the church saying we must obey the pastor and learn obedience to the man of God given to us.
The question is: Are the leaders actually watching over your soul or are they watching out for themselves? Hebrews is assuming the best, but that's not always the case. We are also told to watch out for false prophets, so we need to be discerning and take the appropriate action.
Either that scripture is true or what we are saying which is opposite to the scripture is true. It's not right to just come out and say obedience and submission are words of abuse in the church. From the old to the new testament God's ordained leaders have always been in a place to give instructions and orders and to be obeyed. Even Paul sent his spiritual sons and gave them orders. Paul himself together with others were once sent by the apostles Acts 15:25-27. The same Jesus who came to serve often sent his disciples. It's important to explain your message with a balance so that people don't get the opposite idea to what you are trying to put across. Moses sent the 12 spies, NT Peter and John were sent to Samaria. Acts 8:14
@@LAURAFSTAGERALD My point is that the words "obedience" and "submission" have BECOME the words of abuse because of how people have mishandled their positions of authority. To obey God and to submit to his authority in your life is certainly true and central to God's word. But sadly, many people cringe at the use of these words because of abusive leaders.
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After reading so many tragic outcomes of church abuse, I would highly recommend Dr Diane Lingberg teaching on abusive power in the church. I found it so insightful and healing. May the Lord be our Great Shepherd in the midst of the lies and confusion.
Yes, here work is excellent. Thanks for sharing.
I lived in a Bible-based Christian ministry that was a cult for 7 years. The cult leader always called me "the faithful sister." At the end of that time, they pulled me into the main office and told me I had somehow failed God because I wasn't a pastor. I hadn't failed anything or any training. I waited for them to tell me something I actually did wrong, which they never did. They just made generalized statement, like "We decided you just want attention." They twisted a Bible verse to sound like it was God condemning me and kicked me out. We were brainwashed that our leaders were "anointed" and spoke for God. I only recently found out that verse has nothing to do with condemning God's people. I got away from JESUS for 18 years. After that I realized GOD is infinitely above human beings, and I came back to JESUS. What really helps is seeing these videos about the false preachers doing the same things the cult did. Then I can see it objectively. Claiming they have the "only truth" and if we leave we "backslide" and all other Christian churches have "false doctrine." I hope this helps anybody else who was driven away by so-called "Christians" acting badly to them. There are so many false prophets and preachers now !!! JESUS is everything to me now. I PROMISE YOU JESUS LOVES YOU AND DIED FOR YOU !!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing some of your story! I'm glad you were able to reclaim your faith in Jesus.
I had a pastor tell me I was getting in the word too much on my own. And I was doing a lot in the prisons and the streets but doing nothing for the church.
When the question of women in ministry comes up most of us don't look at the historical role of empowered female ministers that faced death and persecution in their witness of the gospel . The matter of church discipline must be taken into consideration and not a steadfast omission of the opposite sex in ministry . Many women missionaries have gone out during the centuries alone to start and lead churches and been very successful . When it comes to spiritually abusive pastors they are never ready to contend with correction or confrontation from the members of the congregation Most times you find out they are covering up a vast multitude of wrong doing and even a criminal past .
Yes, there have been many heroic female missionaries that have been overlooked. Thanks for sharing.
If I could tell you the journey I have been on and how God has revealed the idolatry in my own heart over my now deceased pastor and the church she lead. God has brought me into a very personal, intimate and one on one relationship with Him over the past 3+ years. I have separated myself from family and friends who are clearly in the same boat that I was in (the same church) and it has been a test of my trust in God but it served to point out the idolatry in my heart. Still God is leading me everyday into a genuine trust in Him, helping me let go of creatures and my delusional security that I thought I had with God, but was in a false reality inside the bubble that I lived in with others who did the same. Thank you, we need this type of content,
Thanks for sharing a little bit of your story, Julie. I'm glad you are in a good place now!