When pastors of churches become involved in sexual misconduct of any kind, they betray the trust of their congregations and damage their collective soul. For too long victims have been ignored and abandoned in an attempt to control the damage. Feelings of anger, shame, and resentment have festered and led to deep church conflicts for years. Experts in a variety of fields describe the nature of the damage to churches and assess what can be done about it. This books is about crises and long-term healing strategies for damaged congregations that will restore them to being healthy communities of faith.
