Michael Kruger | Bully Pulpit
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- #BookClub with Dr. Michael Kruger (PhD, University of Edinburgh) serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the Charlotte campus of Reformed Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books on New Testament canon formation and regularly blogs at Canon Fodder.
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I bought a copy of the book, I think it’s really well done
For me, the line was blurred between Christian ministry and business. My boss was also a former long-time pastor and Christian school teacher. Everyone seems to like him but behind literal closed doors, he’d treat me with utter contempt and make contradictory demands I couldn’t ever fulfill the way he wanted. It felt like the worst of both worlds: I felt like I couldn’t leave because the organization was considered “ministry” but I also felt like I couldn’t call him out for mistreatment because it was a business model that needed results. It was during and after the pandemic so I could have used a significant raise with the extra work I did, but it was states early on that I shouldn’t care about money because it was after all a ministry. Meanwhile he would boast about his new giant TV and other toys.
This book is probably the closest resource I’ve found to sort out what happened to me, at least for one layer.
I find it ironic that doctrine is put over character by churches when it is doctrinally correct to pay attention to character as that’s the exact priority the Bible highlights.
We are glad for someone writing on this. As A Christian Counselow who works with clients who are emotionally abused by there pastors ae are glad for your illumination of this very real issue among Conservatove reformed Churches .
Thanks for this! An incredibly helpful book on a timely and unfortunate topic.
Our church has been a little pushy about becoming a better disciple, a better discipler, and a fully-submitted follower of Christ. Every week, there's a guilt-tripping question in small group. They insist on this culture of discipleship, and if you don't feel comfortable with it, "maybe this isn't the church for you."
Update on the pushiness:
The pastor preached 2 Sundays ago that when Jesús stated that He would be with the disciples until the end of the age, this is a conditional promise if you're in the mission of making disciples. In other words, if you're not active in the process, Christ is not with you.
Sorry to hear this! What kind of church do you go to?
@@guiltgracepod It's a non-denominational "____ ___ Bible Church".
I'm not saying I disagree with discipleship or preaching truth. What I do notice, and others at church, is the pushyness of it. I'm afraid it has to do with them wanting to buy or build their own venue.
Of course! Discipleship and preaching the truth are vital. Have you approached anyone in church leadership about some of these issues?
@@guiltgracepod I'm not very confident yet about going to them with this subject.
Why so?
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Thank you for writing this book. I still have to read it. This is why I go to home churches. It is difficult for anyone to hide who they are in these house groups. In my opinion, the power dynamics are also more even. There is a leader or leaders, but they are held accountable, and they hold us accountable.
Unfortunately, I went through this in a home church so I really believe it’s the lack of empathy and accountability specific to people/person rather the type of church.
Thank you for your kindness.
Of course!