Proof Texting: such a horrible use of scripture to manipulate people. Context, history, language are quietly forgotten! An answer to complex issues is rarely found in one verse! #abuse #scripture #theology #leadership

To all my leader friends, Please read and reflect upon this. You may well not agree and you Amy question motives or whatever but you have a duty to listen. #leadership #church #abuse

It is interesting to me that many advocates for justice start off extremely unpopular but end up the heroes of the story (along with the victims). Eg Post Office, Hillsborough and many others. This is true of church and state. #heroes #church #leadership #abuse

A thought on photos! #church #abuse #leadership

Sad & shocked how some leaders think I have turned to dark side. Leadership is tough. We make it tougher than needs be! I loved being a pastor. Pastors do a great job (mostly). But there is a dark side that needs light. I was on the dark side too much. #leadership

Mike Pilavachi: an apology - Anglican Ink © 2024 VERY THANKFUL anglican.ink/2024/09/14/mik…

Book outline and first couple of chapters sent to a publisher for comments. You never know! #book #hopeful #challenge

Is there anyone who could advise me with making sure stories, thoughts in potential book are suitable. The nature means I want to be wise. I am not out to ‘get’ anyone nor the church but to help. I have no money to pay anyone. Please DM to explore whether it might work.

Leaders sometimes have to stand strong against people behaviours (even to be accused) to protect other people. It can be extremely tiring, tough and lonely but it has to be done. #leadership #church #tough #decisions

Leadership isn’t always easy! Pastors often hold stories to themselves for the sake of someone’s safety even if it means false accusation and pain. It’s a privilege! Part of the sufferings of Christ? Well done pastors. #pastor #pain #church #leadership

On reflection I may have come across as ‘anti-leader’. I am not. Just anti-abuse. All leaders mess up, get things wrong, say things they shouldn’t etc but those mistakes don’t equal abusive behaviour. #leadership #church #abuse

Worcester is a great city. Good to be here for a couple of days. Many happy memories and always wonderful to hear of great news from St Paul's Worcester Well done Dot and all the amazing folks there. #visit #worcester #church

Such a brilliant charity.

Very grateful to NHS surgeons which stitched my son’s hand back together in 9 hour operation. The skill is extraordinary. #nhs #bristolhospital #surgeons

Tewkesbury, Worcester, Bristol, Worcester, Lincoln. And now for an indoor bowls match. A day in the life of a nearly retired young man. PS My dear wife retires tomorrow. Free bus pass time. #day #travel #family #retire

Theology is there to build bridges not walls. That’s why the focus is on Jesus because he’s good at the bridges not! #theology #jesus #church

To turn around a dysfunctional culture often takes courage, strength and very honest conversations. You may well have to break a few things (be very unpopular with some) before you build things. #church #leadership #culture #change