Perfectly Ordinary : In search of healthy church leadership

In the wake of scandals involving high-profile Christian leaders in the UK, US and beyond, Perfectly Ordinary calls for a return to an authentic, Christ-centred approach to leadership that values humility, faithfulness, prayer, and genuine pastoral care over sensationalism.

• A timely and important resource for all in ministry, those in training and those who teach them, and all exploring their vocations.• Reclaims a biblical and Christ-centred understanding of ministry and leadership. In the wake of scandals involving high-profile Christian leaders in the UK, US and beyond, Perfectly Ordinary issues a timely warning about the dangers of pursuing ''spectacular'' ministry. It uncovers how coercive, manipulative subcultures often thrive – and are even admired – because of their outward success, while ignoring the deeper harm they cause.Marcus Throup calls for a return to an authentic, Christ-centred approach to leadership that values humility, faithfulness, prayer, and genuine pastoral care over sensationalism. By celebrating the beauty of simplicity, it invites readers to rediscover the heart of ministry: holiness, down-to-earth preaching, and a focus on what truly matters.