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Abuse

Guarding the Flock

The last ten years have shown it is possible to be a Christian preacher with global influence, to have authored widely read books, to head an internationally recognized ministry, to be a household name among evangelicals, to be a leader of leaders—and yet to be a sexual predator or a narcissistic bully. Or perhaps both. The offences have been diabolical, the falls precipitous, the harm incalculable. It is possible to be a Christian preacher with global influence … and yet to be a sexual predator or a narcissistic bully. Jesus warns us of false prophets garbed as sheep. Paul similarly...

Martin Shadwick

Returning to Church Safely After COVID-19

Marcus Robertson

It’s all changing again, isn’t it? Every week, we clammer to TV’s, phones, and zoomed out laptops to hopefully hear a positive answer to one question; will we be able to go back to church as normal next week? As restrictions ease, it’s exciting! The thought of meeting face-to-face without restriction seems so appetising. These times have really shown us the blessing of what it means to be God’s people as the ability to gather has been somewhat removed. As churches joyfully move back to business-as-usual operation, it’s worth spending some time thinking through how we will continue to keep...

Review: Why Does He Do That? Inside the minds of angry and controlling men by Lundy Bancroft

Neil Chambers

Domestic violence, which in the main is the abuse of women by men, is a serious issue for our society, one which in recent years has become the focus of the public’s attention and of government intervention. It is a cause of much hurt, grief, and even death in our community, leaving many women and children insecure and traumatised. Thinking about and responding to domestic abuse is something that should engage Christians who are committed to loving their neighbour. It is a particular issue for Christians who are “complementarian”, who are committed to both the equality of men and women...

We Need to Talk about Abusive Leadership in Ministries

Akos Balogh

Editorial note: An earlier version of this article assumed a good and fair due process of investigation would occur concerning the legal processes that Steve Timmis was subjected to, without being privy to any such processes. The article has been amended to reflect our lack of knowledge about such processes. The recent standing down of Steve Timmis as CEO of Acts 29 has shocked the evangelical world. The allegations levelled against him are serious. While this may raise questions in our mind about his alleged behaviour, it should also cause us to shine a light on our own ministries. In...

A Lament For Hannah Clarke and Her Children

Sarah Balogh

I wake up bleary eyed. I reach for my phone: it’s 6:45am, on the 20th of February. A news alert pops up: “Three children and man die in horrific incident at Camp Hill.” I start reading with a deep sense of unease. The unease turns to horror as I realise this was no accident but domestic violence at its worst. And I weep, uncontrollably. I weep for these children.  I weep for their mother. I weep for this family. I weep over this evil. It’s not even a week since this incident. And Australians are in shock. Indeed many Australians...

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