Exposing Spiritual Abuse in the Apostolic Movement

Book examines the fallibility of church leaders

Monroe, North Carolina – WEBWIRE – Monday, January 8, 2018

Authority, Accountability, and the Apostolic Movement by Dr. Stephen Crosby

“A love-in-family, grace-based, new covenant, and Christ-centered alternative to all these issues is presented as the only legitimate expression of authority in a community of the followers of Christ.”

Collectively, Christians believe in Jesus Christ and make use of the Bible for spiritual leading. However, Dr. Stephen Crosby, a seasoned pastor, contends that the opposite is happening in the new apostolic movement. In his book, Authority, Accountability, and the Apostolic Movement, he brings to light the disastrous results of religious leaders’ faulty understanding on what it means to build and sustain the church.

Misapplication of authority in the New Apostolic Reformation movement (NAR) and other independent churches, centering on an unhealthy concept of submission, loyalty, and governance, often results in a church founded on the intentions of men, therefore causing religious, mental, and relational conflict. Dr. Stephen Crosby takes readers back to the original purpose of the church, supplementing his belief with scriptural references. He says, “A love-in-family, grace-based, new covenant, and Christ-centered alternative to all these issues is presented as the only legitimate expression of authority in a community of the followers of Christ.”

Authority, Accountability, and the Apostolic Movement comforts followers who have been subjected to spiritual abuse by their leaders, affirming them of the fallibility of men and bringing them back to the guidance of scriptures. The book was featured in LitFire Publishing’s booth during Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany from October 11 to 15, 2017.

Read more about Dr. Stephen Crosby’s mission and work on his website, www.stevecrosby.com.

Authority, Accountability, and the Apostolic Movement
Written by Dr. Stephen Crosby
Kindle | $10.00
Paperback | $18.00

Book copies are available on www.stevecrosby.com, www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, and other online book retailers.

About the Author

Dr. Stephen Crosby obtained his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctor of ministry degrees from the Christian International College and Graduate School in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. He and his wife, Rita Crosby, have been ministers for over forty years. They are passionate in strengthening communities, creating a foundation built solely on Jesus Christ.

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