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In response to abuse scandals and inappropriate conduct by hyper-popular Christian leaders, both in the UK and the US, Perfectly Ordinary warns against the dangers of pursuing ‘spectacular’ ministry and examines what gives rise to coercively controlling and manipulative Christian subcultures. Yet such cultures are often admired and imitated because of their numerical success. It attempts to reclaim an integral and ordinary style of leading and ministering, strives to celebrate the simple things and advocates a return to the Christ-centred essentials of holiness, humility, faithfulness, prayerfulness, down to earth preaching and pastoral care. Chapters include: 1 From toxic subcultures to safe spaces 2 Neither deference nor indifference 3 Showmen versus unspectacular leaders 4 A plea for unsensational preaching 5 Reclaiming the ordinary 6 Well-being and being well 7 Pedestrian pastoring and prayerful perseverance 8 Learning to get out of the way

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9781786225856

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""Here is an instructive feast that should be essential reading for all Christian leaders; old, new or aspiring. Marcus Throup has taken the existing understanding of spiritual abuse and safer, healthier leadership to a new level through a grounded, insightful and challenging exploration. Marcus has left no more room for denials, distractions and discussions that seek to ignore what has attacked the authenticity and healthy purpose of our leadership for so long. This excellent book helps us to think clearly about what ought to be avoided and how to keep our eyes firmly focused on what we have been called to and the person who has called us."" -- Justin Humphreys

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Marcus Throup is a Centre Director for St Mellitus College London and Visiting Research Fellow in the University of Winchester. Formerly, he was Vocations Adviser and Director of Ordinands in the Diocese of Winchester. He began his ministry in the slums of Brazil and has been training people for Anglican ministry for almost 20 years.

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