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8 Clues You Are in a Controlling Church
Are you in a controlling church?
You know what I've discovered over the years? Some people don't realize they are being controlled and manipulated a coerced and pressured.
So I thought I'd share eight signs you are in a controlling church... or a controlling relationship of any kind!
- Power is not shared.
- Your needs and desires are denied
- If you don't comply you will be ignored or worse.
- Your discontent with the church is your fault.
- Little encouragement but lots of put downs (called constructive criticism).
- Doubts and questions are interpreted as betrayal.
- Shame is used to keep you in line.
- Your life feels micromanaged by the church.
Is this your experience? I know I've experienced it.
I also know that as a pastor I was guilty of being controlling until I realized what I was doing and then realized what I was doing was wrong.