Some thoughts on abusive churches prompted by an article by Pat Zukeran of the same title.
When labels are (mis)applied in the church
Church leaders should resist the temptation to categorize and apply labels to the people they lead. This labeling is misguided and destructive.
Grumbling, grace and edification
When things are not to our liking, it is easy to develop a grumbling spirit. Recently two verses warned me against this; I share them here.
Water, chisel or dynamite? Choosing the right tool to drive change
For effective change to take place in an organization, the leader must understand the needs of the organization and select the proper tool to drive that change. The analogy of using water, a chisel or dynamite to change rock provides some insight as to the proper speed and amount of change that is needed.
