http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/ An imperfect and sometimes sarcastic perspective on following Jesus by Ed Cyzewski. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:49:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/comment-page-1/#comment-7519 Monday Start (Resources for the Week) | A Place For The God-Hungry Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:54:28 +0000 http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/#comment-7519 [...] Cyzewski – “The Dark Side of Pastors: Getting to the Root of Pastoral Affairs” Also see “Why Pastors Fall Into [...] [...] Cyzewski – “The Dark Side of Pastors: Getting to the Root of Pastoral Affairs” Also see “Why Pastors Fall Into [...]

]]> http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/comment-page-1/#comment-6140 Survivorgirl007 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:08:05 +0000 http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/#comment-6140 The term “affair” as it applies to a sexual relationship between a pastor and someone in his/her congregation is a misnomer. It is ABUSE – an abuse of power, position and fiduciary responsibility. Clergy sexual abuse (CSA) and clergy sexual misconduct (CSM) occur in staggering numbers across all faiths. According to a recent study conducted by Baylor University, 1 in 30 adult women who regularly attend church are victims. (http://www.baylor.edu/clergysexualmisconduct/). If you are a member of the clergy who is involved in CSA or a victim of CSA, there’s help:http://www.thehopeofsurvivors.com. The term “affair” as it applies to a sexual relationship between a pastor and someone in his/her congregation is a misnomer. It is ABUSE – an abuse of power, position and fiduciary responsibility. Clergy sexual abuse (CSA) and clergy sexual misconduct (CSM) occur in staggering numbers across all faiths. According to a recent study conducted by Baylor University, 1 in 30 adult women who regularly attend church are victims. (http://www.baylor.edu/clergysexualmisconduct/).
If you are a member of the clergy who is involved in CSA or a victim of CSA, there’s help:http://www.thehopeofsurvivors.com.

]]> http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/comment-page-1/#comment-5748 ella Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:59:41 +0000 http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/#comment-5748 amen. amen.

]]> http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/comment-page-1/#comment-3857 ed Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:54:33 +0000 http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/#comment-3857 Thanks for the reminder to pray without ceasing. That is key! Thanks for the reminder to pray without ceasing. That is key!

]]> http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/comment-page-1/#comment-3856 Pst. Wale Fatolu Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:44:04 +0000 http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/#comment-3856 ED, Thanks for this insightful write-up. Its a must read for all Pastors to be on our guide always. It creeps in subtly through unhealthy emotional attachment. Pray without ceasing. The devil is looking for Pastors to disgrace and to ridicule God's grace. ED,
Thanks for this insightful write-up. Its a must read for all Pastors to be on our guide always. It creeps in subtly through unhealthy emotional attachment. Pray without ceasing. The devil is looking for Pastors to disgrace and to ridicule God’s grace.

]]> http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/comment-page-1/#comment-3546 ed Mon, 10 May 2010 18:56:20 +0000 http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/#comment-3546 Thanks James. Blessings to you as well. Thanks James. Blessings to you as well.

]]> http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/comment-page-1/#comment-3545 James Rufus Ward Sun, 09 May 2010 01:02:14 +0000 http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/#comment-3545 Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant. God Bless You and Thank You for Your Insight! Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant. God Bless You and Thank You for Your Insight!

]]> http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/comment-page-1/#comment-3087 Tweets that mention The Dark Side of Pastors: Getting to the Root of Pastoral Affairs | :: in.a.mirror.dimly :: -- Topsy.com Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:36:15 +0000 http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/#comment-3087 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by edcyzewski and edcyzewski, edcyzewski. edcyzewski said: A tough post to write: The Dark Side of Pastors: Getting to the Root of Pastoral Affairs - http://tinyurl.com/ykc2v8n [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by edcyzewski and edcyzewski, edcyzewski. edcyzewski said: A tough post to write: The Dark Side of Pastors: Getting to the Root of Pastoral Affairs – http://tinyurl.com/ykc2v8n [...]

]]> http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/comment-page-1/#comment-3086 Links for January 27th | jonathan stegall: creative tension Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:04:16 +0000 http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/#comment-3086 [...] The Dark Side of Pastors: Getting to the Root of Pastoral Affairs | :: in.a.mirror.dimly :: [...] [...] The Dark Side of Pastors: Getting to the Root of Pastoral Affairs | :: in.a.mirror.dimly :: [...]

]]> http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/comment-page-1/#comment-3084 ed Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:27:04 +0000 http://inamirrordimly.com/2010/01/27/the-dark-side-of-pastors-getting-to-the-root-of-pastoral-affairs/#comment-3084 Thanks Justin. I enjoyed dropping by your blog. Thanks Justin. I enjoyed dropping by your blog.

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