When Narcissism Comes to Church - Healing Your Community from Emotional and Spiritual Abuse

Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with narcissistic personality disorder and those wounded by narcissistic leaders for over twenty years. Offering compassion and hope for both narcissists themselves and those affected by its destructive power, DeGroat imparts wise counsel for churches looking to heal from its systemic effects.

About the author

Chuck DeGroat (LPC, PhD) is professor of pastoral care and Christian spirituality at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, and senior fellow at Newbigin House of Studies in San Francisco. He served as a pastor at churches in Orlando and San Francisco and founded two church-based counseling centers. He is a licensed therapist, spiritual director, and the author of Toughest People to Love and Wholeheartedness.

Summary

Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with narcissistic personality disorder and those wounded by narcissistic leaders for over twenty years. Offering compassion and hope for both narcissists themselves and those affected by its destructive power, DeGroat imparts wise counsel for churches looking to heal from its systemic effects.

Product details

• Authors: Chuck Degroat, Chuck/ Mouw Degroat, Richard J Mouw, Richard J. Mouw
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9780830841592
• ISBN: 978-0-8308-4159-2
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Psychologie, Christliche Kirchen, Konfessionen, Gruppen, Religion - Church Life, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, RELIGION / Christian Church / Leadership, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Personality Disorders