Bully Pulpit
Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church

I was a bit skeptical about this book. Not about the subject - I’ve heard enough to be thoroughly convinced that spiritual abuse is real and more common than we might think. I was skeptical that this book would tackle this subject in a way that lived up to the high praise it was receiving. But I’m n......more

Spiritual abuse is one of the last topics that people want to discuss in the church. But it is imperative that this problem is explored and addressed. Better yet, the problem of spiritual abuse in the church needs to be rooted out once and for all. Michael J. Kruger tackles this challenge in his boo......more

Kruger provides a much needed work as pastors and churches seek to fulfill the biblical mandate of walking in lowliness as they seek to shepherd the flock. The book is prescriptive and preventative as Kruger gives insight to how churches can diagnose their health, and also illustrates how pastors ca......more

As someone who experienced spiritual abuse, I can’t attest to the need for this book. Much of what Kruger describes fits my own experience and story. The impact of those experiences don’t go away overnight. This book seeks to educate people on what spiritual abuse looks like and what tactics are use......more

Michael Kruger’s “Bully Pulpit” is an excellent book and an important read for any pastor. Much like “Chuck DeGroat’s “When Narcissism Comes to the Church,” Kruger takes on the issue of the manipulation of pastoral power. I found Kruger’s book helpful on a number of levels. First, Kruger isn’t reduc......more