When the Emphasis is on the Wrong Syllable

When the Emphasis is on the Wrong Syllable

When the Emphasis is on the Wrong SyllableKristen Neighbarger
Published on: 07/10/2026

When church rules, theology, and technicalities overshadow people, we miss what Jesus emphasized: justice, mercy, faithfulness, and the fruit we produce.

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What If We’re Measuring Church Health Wrong?

What If We’re Measuring Church Health Wrong?

What If We’re Measuring Church Health Wrong?Kristen Neighbarger
Published on: 30/09/2026

What if church growth isn’t the same as church health? Let’s ask better questions about power, accountability, leadership, safety, and healthy systems.

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When Protecting the Pastor Becomes More Important Than Protecting People

When Protecting the Pastor Becomes More Important Than Protecting People

When Protecting the Pastor Becomes More Important Than Protecting PeopleKristen Neighbarger
Published on: 22/09/2026

When churches protect pastors from accountability, harmed people often pay the cost. A look at grace, repentance, integrity, and pastoral leadership.

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When Bad Theology Makes Abuse Easier

When Bad Theology Makes Abuse Easier

When Bad Theology Makes Abuse EasierKristen Neighbarger
Published on: 16/09/2026

How bad theology can shift responsibility, enable abuse, protect harmful systems, and keep people trapped in cycles of silence, fear, and endurance.

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