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Marion Wiley

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in Kansas City, MO, The United States

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I spent quite a few years in non-denominational Word of Faith churches, and eventually ended up in one that, after 12 years of participation, proved to be abusive. I left in 2010 and have done research into the phenomenon ever since. Red Flag Churches recounts my experiences and the insights I have learned since leaving.

Many authors have contributed to my understanding of abusive churches, but the one that started me on my journey out was Mike Fehlauer and his book Exposing Spiritual Abuse. It was one quote in particular that grabbed my attention- "When we pursue the honor of men we do so at the expense of our relationship with God." That statement went through me like a jolt, and I realized the whole system was centered around pursuing the ...more

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Red Flag Churches: Distinguishing Protection from Control

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Marion Wiley rated a book it was amazing Don't Be Called Leaders by Jon Zens	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jon just confirms all that has been bugging me for years. The whole system is broken. This is another book that makes the case for an entirely different model for "church". What we call "church" is man-made, unscriptural and begging for disasters- di ...more
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Marion Wiley rated a book it was amazing UnLeader: Reimagining Leadership...and Why We Must by Lance Ford	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
When I started reading this book, I like to dropped my teeth. He absolutely nails what's been bugging me for so very long. I'd read Viola's Pagan Christianity years ago, and have had trouble with church-as-usual ever since. And now with all the abuse ...more
Apr 16, 2024 10:21AM · like · see review