AVOIDING THE POTHOLES: Preventing Clergy Sexual Misconduct

by Laura Nelson

Sexual misconduct amongst clergy continues to be a pressing issue plaguing our churches. It can be likened to a pothole, appearing seemingly overnight with detrimental effects, but what causes the erosion and is there a way to stay clear? With powerful spiritual insight and teaching from God’s Word, Avoiding the Potholes addresses these questions, offering practical guidance for Christian leaders to address pertinent issues that place them in peril. “In Avoiding the Potholes, Laura takes us beyond the typical responses of clergy sexual misconduct to ones that can lead to deeper understanding, repentance, forgiveness, wholeness, and growth.The book is Biblical and theological, sociological and psychological, and most of all pastoral. These few pages of prevention are more than worth several volumes of cure.” Dr. David A. Currie Professor and Dean “Laura has written one of the most comprehensive works on sexual misconduct I have ever read. She has read thoroughly, thought carefully, prayed deeply! She explores the physical, chemical, neurological, emotional, relational, spiritual dynamics at play, helping us make better choices, especially as under stress we seek comfort in all the wrong places. What a redeeming and empowering gift!” Rev. Darrell Johnson Author, Pastor, and Professor “Laura is a dear friend, a person deeply dedicated to Jesus, his people and their growth (including her own), and someone who takes the issue of sexual integrity so seriously she’s scoured the literature to deliver this important, timely book. It’s like hearing from a dear friend, straight from her beautiful heart and soul!” Rev. Jayson Graves Personal Coach/Pastoral Counselor

165 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 8, 2020