Church Bullies: Taking the Person More Seriously than the Behavior - Rev. Pegi Ridout. Episode 11

Bad (anti-social) behavior by just one or two people in a congregation can neutralize the wonderful behavior of many others. It also has wounded many pastors. Responding with niceness and compassion has its limits. It can even backfire. So, how to deal with these “bullies?” Rev. Pegi Ridout helpfully suggests 3 types of church bullies and strategies for dealing with each.