Moving forward: a descriptive study of the factors that make people resilient from spiritual abuse in Southern Baptist churches

Rhett H Wilson

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Moving forward: a descriptive study of the factors that make people resilient from spiritual abuse in Southern Baptist churches

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Rhett H Wilson. Moving Forward: a Descriptive Study of the Factors That Make People Resilient From Spiritual Abuse In Southern Baptist Churches. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/c7c66f1c-2af3-4483-8b17-c293e41e9e7a?q=2009.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

R. H. Wilson. Moving forward: a descriptive study of the factors that make people resilient from spiritual abuse in Southern Baptist churches. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/c7c66f1c-2af3-4483-8b17-c293e41e9e7a?q=2009

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Rhett H Wilson. Moving Forward: a Descriptive Study of the Factors That Make People Resilient From Spiritual Abuse In Southern Baptist Churches. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/c7c66f1c-2af3-4483-8b17-c293e41e9e7a?q=2009.

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Rhett H Wilson

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Spiritual abuse

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Abstract

This dissertation examines the lives and perspectives of victims who demonstrated healing from spiritual abuse. This project studies the factors involved in the healing process of victims of spiritual abuse as well as ideas from systems theory as to what factors contribute to an abusive, toxic church. The author uses a qualitative research approach and utilizes the tools of a questionnaire and interviews with nine victims of spiritual abuse in Southern Baptist churches. The book of consolation in Isaiah is used as a biblical base for understanding a theology of hope and healing from oppressive circumstances. One outcome of this study is a change model entitled 'The process of healing from spiritual abuse' which involves the phases of oppression, transition, and restoration. The study concludes that resiliency is the outcome of healing. A person who heals will rebound with new vitality and depth in their relationship with the Lord.

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