Church Ministry Is MORE Than Abuse Exposure and Recovery

 Too often we overreact and overcorrect where people have been harmed and received unjust treatment. So I want to share 6 warnings against centering the ministry of the church on exposing and recovering from to the various types of abuse that happen in marriages, families, churches and workplaces and the dangers that this could pose to the worldwide mission of the church as a whole. I've been hesitant to share this video for quite a while, but maybe it can help us to avoid overreactions and overcorrections and keep the church a place to heal but also a place to go forward in the will of God, according to the Great Commission of Matthew 28:18-20. 

Definitely I don't want to discourage anyone from seeking and finding help from an abusive situation. And definitely I want our churches to speak out against anger, falsehood, spiritual manipulation and violence. Even more, I want anyone who needs to speak about his or her experience to find others who will hear with compassion. Yet I also want to caution against too easy acceptance of stories where accusations may turn out to be false or a person may be monetizing stories. Where there have been violations of the civil and criminal law, the stories need to be told first to law enforcement, and then to therapists. And I do want each and every church to be a place of healing -- and even more, a place where men and women can find a new start and a new life in the grace of God no matter what they have done or what has been done to them. 

DISCLAIMER: This video is educational and not intended to substitute for any legal, psychiatric or psychological advice or treatment. Please consult with a qualified professional in your area if you need legal, psychiatric or psychological advice or treatment. Professional qualifications are necessary for a clinical diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder

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