What a wonderful lake.

A red flag: a pastor who feels the need to consistently tell the congregation how much he / she loves them. It is ok sometimes but please don’t come across like you are trying to persuade the church. Your actions will do this. #church #abuse #leadership

Whoops. Forgot I was going to have a break from ‘abuse’ subject and focus on something else. But: Events, invites and feedback And Continued thoughts that jump out Mean this hasn’t really happened. #abuse #church #leadership

Pressing the forgiveness button is often unhelpful and unkind both to the victim and the abuser. We have made forgiveness a kind of religious trick to be healed. This is not what ancient Christian forgiveness was. #abuse #church #forgiveness #leadership

Those of us who are highlighting abuse stuff in church must be careful not to be too harsh sometimes. Leadership is tough and decisions can be so so difficult. Just saying. I’ve been there! PS Not defending terrible stuff! #leadership #church #abuse