The Church Lobby
Ep 073: De-Sizing the Church (pt 5): Forming a Goodness Culture In the Local Church, with Scot McKnight
May 2, 2024
Guest Scot McKnight discusses the dangers of a meritocracy in the church, warning signs of toxic church culture, problems with narcissistic leaders, and forming a goodness culture to resist power abuse. They explore the concept of Tove in Scripture, the impact of church growth movements on discipleship, and the dangers of Christian celebrity culture.
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- Tove embodies moral virtue desired by God, reflected in biblical narratives.
- American church cultures replace holiness with achievement-based models, influenced by meritocracy.
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Tove Culture: Promoting Goodness and Rejecting Toxicity
Tove, derived from a Hebrew word for 'goodness,' signifies a moral virtue reflected in biblical narratives. Authors Scott McKnight and Laura Beringer unveil how Tove embodies what God desires from His people, resonating with the inherent goodness of God Himself.
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