When A Congregation Is Betrayed: Responding to Clergy Misconduct

By Nancy Myer Hopkins, Beth Ann Gaede, Beth Ann Gaede (editor)

Book Overview

Part 1. The First Response
Introduction
1. Best Practices after Betrayal Is Discovered
Nancy Myer Hopkins

Part 2. Models for Understanding What Happened
Introduction
2. Theological Reflection: Naming the Problem
Patricia L. Liberty
3. Justice-Making, Ethics: Defining Expectations
Deborah Pope-Lance
4. Power and Abuse: Establishing the Context
Patricia L. Liberty
5. Conflict Management: Selecting the Right Tools
E. Larraine Frampton
6. Systems: Identifying the Roots
Candace R. Benyei
7. Grief and Loss: Dealing with Feelings
Patricia L. Liberty
8. Trauma Intervention: Planning Strategies for Recovery
Deborah Pope-Lance

Part 3. Roles and Responsibilities
Introduction
9. Afterpastors: Restoring the Pastoral Trust
Deborah Pope-Lance
10. Congregations: Further Steps in Healing
Nancy Myer Hopkins
11. Victims/Survivors: The Healing Journey
Patricia L. Liberty
12. Lay Leaders: Taking Responsibility
Loren D. Mellus
13. Paid and Volunteer Staff: Tending Their Overlooked Needs
Nancy Myer Hopkins
14. Whistle-Blowers: Persevering Against Injustice
Candace R. Benyei
15. Clergy Colleagues: Responding from a Unique Perspective
Deborah Pope-Lance
16. Judicatory Leaders: A Resource for Healing
Glenndy Sculley
17. Response Teams: Laying a Foundation for Recovery
E. Larraine Frampton
18. The Wider Community: Toward Recovery for All
Nancy Myer Hopkins
19. Attorneys: Finding the Best Advice
Richard B. Couser

Part 4. What Do We Do Now?
Introduction
20. Integrating the Experience
Nancy Myer Hopkins
21. Reassessing the Recovery of the Faith Community

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566992842
• ISBN13: 9781566992848
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"