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Savage Shepherds: One Man's Story of Overcoming Spiritual Abuse (Paperback)

by Adam Harbinson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 122 pages
  • Publisher: Authentic (8 Dec 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1860245749
  • ISBN-13: 978-1860245749
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Adam Harbinson takes on the church as mausoleum for the dead
Christ and as handcuffs for the risen Christ

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I urge EVERY Church leader to read this book.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars READ IT - make your own mind up.., 16 Feb 2007
As a previous member of Kings Fellowship I can see both sides of Adams arguments. I don't think it is quite realistic to say that the fellowship `hounded' him to bankruptcy - although as I was not around at that time I couldn't be sure. Other ex-members that I have spoken to would question such a statement. As D.McClean pointed out shepherding finished before 1991. 'Elders favourites' continued well after that...

Many of the other aspects that Adam mentions in the book I have witnessed. His précis on (Tom) John Kelly in the opening few pages is spot on, arrogant, unwilling on accept any criticism of his authoritarian leadership and unwilling to forgive. Unfortunately I feel that over the years John Kelly has, at times, had a negative influence on the other elders and in the past I feel that they have not been strong enough to stand up to him on critical decisions.

I'm honestly not sure what Adams agenda is - there is definitely material in here to help people who have suffered at the hands of an abusive church. Is Kings Fellowship abusive? I don't think so; but I do believe that John Kelly has emotionally battered people in the past and there has been a long, long string of causalities...

Worth a read with an open mind.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Savaged.., 24 Nov 2006
Adam's book is short (definitely a plus from my point of view) and manages to combine some quite shocking first hand accounts of his experience at the hands of a 'shepherding' church with some reasoned and thoguhtful analysis of the scriptures. Highly recommended for lay people and church leaders.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 'An Enemy Hath Done This '.Matt. 13.28, 8 July 2007
By AKevangel (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
'Savage Shepherds' tells the shocking and heart rending story of how Adam Harbinson ( the author) was treated after he left a Christian fellowship in Bangor.
The blurb at the back of the book states:

'Adam Harbinson was a respected member of his local church, which was part of the Shepherding Movement in the late 1980's and early 1990's. However when he suspected a deep corruption at the heart of the movement and felt it was time to move on, he discovered powerful forces at work that sought to destroy his family , his health and his livelihood'.

This book is really about spiritual abuse which CAN happen in any church or fellowship of any denomination. In a chapter entitled Abuse -Proof your relationship he gives several important pointers as to what might constitute an abusive church. These include among others:

There will an attempt to dictate what its members should read, even eat and with whom they should spend their 'off time'.

Members will be discouraged from attending churches from other denominations.

Their will often be the claim, implicit or explicit, that their church or movement has a monopoly of the truth.

The church will be built around a single charismatic character, a self appointed leader with complete authority, usually a self centred and self seeking person.

There is usually a system in place that controls or influences how the members spend their money. Tithing will be taught and enforced, but more, members will be required to tithe exclusively to the group. Anything given elsewhere doesn't count.


There are also commendations by such luminaries such as J John, Bono, Phil Baker and the irrepressible Dr Tony Campolo.I feel this is an important book for those who may be caught up in an abusive or authoritarian church or fellowship.

One of the marks of authentic mission is that it will set people free from oppressive bonds to serve God, the world and each another: not make children of God slaves. Legalism and and a works mentality has opposed the free grace of God since the begining of creation and been exemplified by the Pharisees opposition to Jesus and refuted most vehemently by Paul in his letter to the Galatians. Adam's book tells how a group that started in grace ended up bringing people into such bondage and legalism. As with the parable of the Wheat and the Tares one must surely conclude: 'An enemy has done this'(Matt 13.28).



Galatians 5:1 'It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery'.(NIV)
'Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.' ( The Message)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I hope this isn't the last I hear of this....
I am going to start this off with some comments and add to my comments in time. I am midway through writing a similar book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Look out for the second edition...
I read this last month, it was very powerful. I also know Adam in real life, and so I'm rather biased, but I've seen enough of him and heard him enough to have a sense of his... Read more
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Adam Harbinson writes a shocking account of his treatment at the hands of a "shepherding" church. It is very worrying reading. Read more
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