Sexual Misconduct and the Future of Mega-Churches : How Large Religious Organizations Go Astray
Addresses widespread public concern over why these highly publicized crimes occur and the accompanying interest in what can be done to end these behaviors Presents a factual, research-based, and unbiased discussion of how the crisis is changing the future of large religious organizations Examines what makes pastors of mega-churches more susceptible to sexual misconduct than pastors of small congregations Relates the sexual misconduct of pastors to similar transgressions among other professionals, such as teachers and professors, scout leaders, sports coaches, and politicians Fills a
1 online resource (135 pages)
9781440803925, 1440803927
1044729138
Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1. Profile of Mega-Churches; Chapter 2. Mega-Church Leaders: Sex over Faith and Accountability?; Chapter 3. No Crimes Are Victimless: Who Are Mega-Church Leaders Committing Sexual Misconduct With?; Chapter 4. The Silence of the Church: Is it Supporting the Minister in His Sexual Misdeeds?; Chapter 5. Implications for Society: Bad Actions Breed Discontent; Chapter 6. How to End the Suffering: Strategies to End Sexual Misconduct in Mega-Churches; Chapter 7. Conclusion: The Future of Mega-Churches in a Climate of Sexual Corruption. Appendix: Top 10 Mega-Churches in AmericaNotes; Bibliography; Index