Safe Church
eBook - ePub

Safe Church

How to Guard against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities

  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Safe Church

How to Guard against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities

About this book

If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that by and large the church has failed women. From sexual abuse scandals involving high-profile pastors, to decades-long systemic cover-ups of sexual harassment and mistreatment, to harmful theology that has driven women to leave the church and find community elsewhere, it's clear that something is broken. If we want to fix it, it's time we start listening.

Drawing on new, firsthand research and in-depth interviews, Safe Church allows women to voice the pain they have suffered at the hands of insecure leaders who were often unaware of how their words, actions, and attitudes were harming their sisters in Christ. With practical advice on how to create more equity and less sexism and abuse in the church, this honest look at how misogyny masquerades as biblical truth is a vital resource for pastors, church leaders, and anyone who wants to make a meaningful difference in their own Christian community.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Endorsements
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Introduction
  8. 1. So, What Exactly Is the Problem?
  9. 2. Why We Must Listen to Women
  10. 3. The Historical Experience of Women
  11. 4. Jesus’s Relationship with Women
  12. 5. Problematic Biblical Texts
  13. 6. Problematic Theologies and Teachings
  14. 7. Understanding Trauma and Abuse
  15. 8. The Church’s Present-Day Engagement with Women
  16. 9. Speaking Man to Man
  17. 10. Healing for All
  18. 11. Steps toward Creating a Safe Church
  19. Conclusion
  20. Acknowledgments
  21. Notes
  22. About the Author
  23. Back Cover