Bully Pulpit

Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church

By: Michael J Kruger

Narrated by: Tom Parks

Are churches looking for the wrong kind of leaders? The last decade has witnessed a rising number of churches wrecked by spiritual abuse--harsh, heavy-handed, domineering behavior from those in a position of spiritual authority. And high-profile cases are only a small portion of this widespread problem. Behind the scenes are many more cases of spiritual abuse that we will never hear about. Victims suffer in silence, not knowing where to turn.

Of course, most pastors and leaders are godly, wonderful people who don't abuse their sheep. They shepherd their flocks gently and patiently. But we can't ignore the growing number who do not. We have tolerated and even celebrated the kind of leaders Jesus warned us against.

We need gentle shepherds now more than ever, and in Bully Pulpit, seminary president and biblical scholar Michael J. Kruger offers a unique perspective for both church leaders and church members on the problem of spiritual abuse, how to spot it, and how to handle it in the church.

"Every Christian from pulpit to pew needs to read this wise and timely work."
- Karen Swallow Prior

"Both urgent and timely."
- Sam Storms

"Thoughtful, wise, and biblical."
- Mark Vroegop

Thank you

…for writing and publishing this book 3 years before I’d desperately need it. In it I find I am not crazy and I’m seeing things more clearly after our family friend/pastor and staff member betrayal followed by elder board cover up. I didn’t know who I could trust….least I have my Lord and my sanity!

Eye Opening and Validating

To anyone who has experienced religious abuse, this book will be eye opening and healing. If you aren’t sure, or want to educate yourself, this book is also for you.

How to recognize when someone it’s bullying

Very interesting book about when someone it’s been bully. Highly recommended to leaders and anyone who has people under you.

Truth

Appreciated the examples and truth in this book. Excellent read and needed in our time.

Good info and Excellent presentation

I am on my 6th church in 44 years of life. Even the good ones, I wish the leaders and really all church members had this book as a guide.