**Why does narcissism seem to thrive in our churches?** We've seen the news stories and heard the rumors. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader. It's easy to throw the term around and diagnose others from afar. But what *is* narcissism, really? And how does it...
**Why does narcissism seem to thrive in our churches?** We've seen the news stories and heard the rumors. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader. It's easy to throw the term around and diagnose others from afar. But what *is* narcissism, really? And how does it infiltrate the church? Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, as well as those wounded by narcissistic leaders and systems, for over twenty years. He knows firsthand the devastation narcissism leaves in its wake and how insidious and painful it is. In *When Narcissism Comes to Church*, DeGroat takes a close look at narcissism, not only in ministry leaders but also in church systems. He offers compassion and hope for those affected by its destructive power and imparts wise counsel for churches looking to heal from its systemic effects. DeGroat also offers hope for narcissists themselves-not by any shortcut, but by the long, slow road of genuine recovery, possible only through repentance and trust in the humble gospel of Jesus.
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**Why does narcissism seem to thrive in our churches?** We've seen the news stories and heard the rumors. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader. It's easy to throw the term around and diagnose others from afar. But what *is* narcissism, really? And how does it...
**Why does narcissism seem to thrive in our churches?** We've seen the news stories and heard the rumors. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader. It's easy to throw the term around and diagnose others from afar. But what *is* narcissism, really? And how does it infiltrate the church? Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, as well as those wounded by narcissistic leaders and systems, for over twenty years. He knows firsthand the devastation narcissism leaves in its wake and how insidious and painful it is. In *When Narcissism Comes to Church*, DeGroat takes a close look at narcissism, not only in ministry leaders but also in church systems. He offers compassion and hope for those affected by its destructive power and imparts wise counsel for churches looking to heal from its systemic effects. DeGroat also offers hope for narcissists themselves-not by any shortcut, but by the long, slow road of genuine recovery, possible only through repentance and trust in the humble gospel of Jesus.
When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse$37.99
Koorong code557989
ISBN9780830841592
Pages200
PublisherIntervarsity Press Usa
Publication date17 March 2020
Dimensions26 x 147 x 224mm
Weight0.364kg
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This is a really thought-provoking look at (among other things) how what some denominations, churches and congregations look for in a leader could actually be, when mishandled, signs of narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder (much as in the same way, those traits make for good leaders in secular business. ) DeGroat looks at how churches attract, produce or foster narcissists, particulary in ministry. Better, he provides a path out for those caught up in NPD. A great read.
