When a Congregation Is Betrayed

Responding to Clergy Misconduct

Edited by Beth Ann Gaede - Candace R. Benyei; E. Larraine Frampton; Nancy Myer Hopkins; Patricia L. Liberty and Deborah J. Pope-Lance

Other books have been written about clergy misconduct and its effects on congregations. Some are by victims. Others are written by professionals for a professional audience. Until now, however, there hasn't been a book for the congregational leaders who must deal with the fallout of clergy misconduct. Both the afterpastors--the interim or settled pastors who follow misconducting pastors--and lay leaders need guidance about how to assess and effectively respond to the misconduct, how to care for the victim/survivor, and how to carry out the mission and ministry to which the congregation has been called.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / Alban Books

Pages: 227 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-1-56699-284-8 • Paperback • December 2005 • $40.00 • (£30.00)

978-1-56699-694-5 • eBook • December 2005 • $38.00 • (£30.00)

Subjects: Religion / Clergy

When a Congregation Is Betrayed

Responding to Clergy Misconduct

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Summary

Other books have been written about clergy misconduct and its effects on congregations. Some are by victims. Others are written by professionals for a professional audience. Until now, however, there hasn't been a book for the congregational leaders who must deal with the fallout of clergy misconduct. Both the afterpastors--the interim or settled pastors who follow misconducting pastors--and lay leaders need guidance about how to assess and effectively respond to the misconduct, how to care for the victim/survivor, and how to carry out the mission and ministry to which the congregation has been called.

Details

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / Alban Books

Pages: 227 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-1-56699-284-8 • Paperback • December 2005 • $40.00 • (£30.00)

978-1-56699-694-5 • eBook • December 2005 • $38.00 • (£30.00)

Subjects: Religion / Clergy

Table of Contents

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
E. Larraine Frampton
22. Remembering the Victim
Nancy Myer Hopkins
23. Creating Safer Congregations
Nancy Biele
24. Responding to the Offender and Family
E. Larraine Frampton
25. Psychological and Spiritual Resources for Afterpastors
Candace R. Benyei

Part 5. Looking Toward the Future
Introduction
26. Managing Situations that Might Never Be Good
Matthew Linden
27. Preparing to Call a New Pastor
Dan Smith and Mary Sellon
28. What’s Ahead for the Victim?
Patricia L. Liberty
29. What’s Ahead for the Wider Church?
Patricia L. Liberty
Inviting the Presence of God
Candace R. Benyei

Appendixes
1. Resources
2. The Critical Incident Stress Management Method for Debriefing a Trauma