{"id":34123,"date":"2023-11-14T19:01:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T03:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/dlgp\/?p=34123"},"modified":"2023-11-14T19:04:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T03:04:09","slug":"how-do-we-stop-the-stumbling-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/dlgp\/how-do-we-stop-the-stumbling-block\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do We Stop The Stumbling Block?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Certain books possess such exceptional quality that they engross readers to an extent where stopping becomes unthinkable. Then there are some books that are so outstanding like “The Scandal of Leadership” that comprehending the entirety of the author’s intended message becomes extremely challenging due to the multitude of intricate aspects which require not only careful examination but a number of stopping points to digest the material.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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“The Scandal of Leadership” by JR Woodward is a book that delves into the issue of power abuses in the church and offers a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics at play. Woodward provides a deeper diagnosis of the root issues behind domineering leaders, shedding light on the powers of domination within the church.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once again this week, I embarked on a journey of viewing YouTube interviews, where I found myself equally enlightened by the profound discussions and plagued by self-doubt regarding my ability to articulate these complex ideas in a blog post. The scope of their magnitude is extensive. The subject matter they are discussing is profound. What more could I possibly contribute to this conversation than a lamens’ explanation?<\/span><\/p>\n

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At this point I\u2019ve consumed so much today\u00a0 I can’t quite put my finger on when he said it\u2026 it was in one of the interviews that I listened to (I will link several of them! They were all incredible, mind blowing conversations.) Dr. Woodward was asked why did you write this book when there are so many books on this subject already. He responded with that all of our books on leadership so far our leadership books are mirroring what the world is teaching us\u2026 the world is creating domineering leaders. But\u2026 Christ-like leaders are different. There is no command and control\u2026\u00a0 I was saddened by the reality he discussed on how the Church also tends to mirror what happens in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are a few leaders that he mentions throughout the book that I thought I would bring further explanation to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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