Spiritual abuse is particularly damaging to its victims. The trust placed by individuals in some religious groups is betrayed by abuse and controlling behavior from the group's leaders. These resources will enable Christians to offer much-needed assistance to victims of spiritual abuse, as well direct assistance for individuals recovering from abuse.

Books

These books provide vital information about providing assistance to victims of spiritual abuse.

Healing Spiritual Abuse

Even though church leaders are supposed to be servants to the body of Christ, some use their positions to dominate. They refuse to allow any questions concerning their teachings and demand total surrender to their authority. This book helps victims of such spiritual abuse to heal, and shows Christian leaders how to avoid abusive patterns. 166 pages, Endnotes.

The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

Churches are meant to be safe places where spiritual leaders help their members. However, some have become places of spiritual abuse, where leaders dominate others. Through subtle uses of misinterpretation, the church can become a place of legalism, guilt and spiritual enslavement. This book will shed much light on these abusive processes. 235 pages.

Articles

Watchman Fellowship is one of the leading Christian countercult ministries. Our magazine, The Watchman Expositor, frequently contains articles about spiritual abuse. The articles listed below will give you a solid understanding of this very dangerous problem.