A practical guide to help you build a culture in your church or
organization that resists abuse and cultivates goodness.
After the release of their groundbreaking book, A Church Called Tov,
which recorded the stories of abuse and toxic church cultures at some of
the most prominent churches in the United States, New Testament scholar
and blogger for Christianity Today Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
heard from a flood of people who had experienced similar instances of
abuse. After all they've seen and heard, they still believe it's
possible for church cultures to be transformed from toxic to tov--from
oppressive to good.
In Pivot, Scot and Laura help churches to implement practices,
establish priorities, and cultivate the Kingdom Gospel-centered
qualities that form goodness cultures. Readers will find answers to the
four most common questions people have about culture transformation:
- How can I transform the culture in my church or organization to make
it tov?
- I believe my workplace has unhealthy values. How do I initiate
change?
- How do I unleash a culture of goodness in my ministry?
- I'm not in a position of church leadership. What are some red flags
that indicate a toxic culture, and what can I do if I see them?
Pivot also includes the following practical features:
- The "Tov tool," a survey to help you discern your organization's
culture and to promote spiritual conversations
- A "getting to work" section at the end of each chapter with questions
and next steps for application
Transformation is never easy. But for the sake of the next generation,
we must do it.
