Overview
Toxic leadership can hide behind faith, harming those who trust it most.
Toxic Leadership: Power, Abuse, and Healing in Christian Organizations exposes how spiritual authority can be misused to manipulate, control, and damage Christian communities. Drawing on extensive research, leadership studies, biblical scholarship, and the experiences of nearly one hundred survivors, Dr. Kelly H. Dehnert distinguishes ordinary leadership mistakes from truly destructive behavior. He uncovers patterns of arrogance, authoritarian control, image management, and systemic complicity that undermine both Christians and institutions.
This guide exposes ways Scripture can be misused to demand loyalty or silence questioning. It provides practical strategies for Christians in difficult situations, showing when to confront, endure, protect themselves, or step away. It also addresses pathways for spiritual and emotional recovery, helping Christians pursue healing after profound betrayal.
Toxic Leadership: Power, Abuse, and Healing in Christian Organizations equips leaders, ministry staff, and anyone impacted by toxic authority with the knowledge and tools to recognize abuse, hold leadership accountable, and foster trustworthy churches and ministries.
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