What should you do if your pastor is sinning?
Who do you tell when your pastor is the problem? Sort it as offense, pattern or crime, then follow the biblical steps, including when to call the police.
Church Discipline, Shunning & Excommunication
Biblical church discipline is real, rare, and aimed at restoration. Shunning used to punish questions, silence victims or control members is something else entirely. These answers explain what Scripture teaches about discipline and excommunication, how it differs from shunning, and how gossip and silencing fit in.
What is excommunication in the Bible?
Excommunication means being formally put out of a church's fellowship. See what it means, its history, what the Bible teaches, and how it differs from shunning.
Is church discipline biblical, or is it spiritual abuse?
Church discipline is biblical, but it can become a weapon. See what shunning means, the Bible verses on church discipline, and the signs it has become abuse.
What does the Bible say about gossip?
The Bible calls gossip a sin that separates friends and wounds deeply. See key verses, how to handle gossip in the church, and why reporting abuse isn't gossip.
How do you deal with toxic church members?
How do you deal with toxic church members? What the Bible says about gossip and unruly members, four loving steps, and the line where peer hurt becomes abuse.
How do I know if my church is a cult?
What is a cult, and is my church one? A fair, biblical guide to cult vs church, 10 warning signs of a high-control church, and how to leave safely.
Not sure whether what happened was church hurt or spiritual abuse? Start with the difference.