Summary of Chuck DeGroat & Richard J. Mouw's When Narcissism Comes to Church

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#1 I first encountered narcissism when I met my first celebrity Christian, who was far from a Jesus incarnation. I was left feeling insignificant and worthless, and I began to see the dynamics of narcissism playing out in spiritually and emotionally abusive relationships.

#2 While it may seem like the church should be the last place where narcissism exists, it does indeed exist there as well. It is present in ordinary laypeople, clergy of all theological spectrums, and systems that protect narcissistic people and foster abuse.

#3 The 19th century preacher Charles Spurgeon said, Appear to be what you are, tear off your masks. The church was never meant to be a masquerade. Stand out in your true colors.

#4 The previous pastor at Beth’s church didn’t reenter ministry. Jade never did get the help she needed. Vance and Beth were both formidable people, whose big personalities and crafty ways won people over, even those who wondered at times if they could be trusted.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Mar 23, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669369035

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Insights on Chuck DeGroat & Richard J. Mouw's When Narcissism Comes to Church

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

I first encountered narcissism when I met my first celebrity Christian, who was far from a Jesus incarnation. I was left feeling insignificant and worthless, and I began to see the dynamics of narcissism playing out in spiritually and emotionally abusive relationships.

#2

While it may seem like the church should be the last place where narcissism exists, it does indeed exist there as well. It is present in ordinary laypeople, clergy of all theological spectrums, and systems that protect narcissistic people and foster abuse.

#3

The 19th century preacher Charles Spurgeon said, Appear to be what you are, tear off your masks. The church was never meant to be a masquerade. Stand out in your true colors.

#4

The previous pastor at Beth’s church didn’t reenter ministry. Jade never did get the help she needed. Vance