ÚNASE A NOSOTROS EL 20 Y 21 DE MAYO PARA LA CONFERENCIA DE RESTORE

María
De Muth

escocés
McKnight

Screenshot 2023-01-13 at 1.50.18 PM

Naghmeh
panahi

Reportando la Verdad.
Restauración de la Iglesia.

Antiguos miembros de Harvest alarmados por el regreso de Luke MacDonald; Advertencia de acoso y comportamiento extraño

Por Julie Roys
Luke MacDonald
Luke MacDonald en un video de YouTube publicado el 26 de junio de 2020.

Luke MacDonald se describe a sí mismo como un pastor que está emocionado de compartir "Buenas noticias en el vecindario", un eslogan que ha estampado en todo un linea de mercaderia de gorras, sudaderas con capucha y camisetas.

Pero algunos que conocieron a MacDonald durante su tiempo en la Capilla Bíblica de la Cosecha dicen que es tan matón como su padre, el famoso predicador caído en desgracia, James MacDonald. Cuentan historias extrañas de Luke MacDonald orinando en reuniones, arrojando sillas con rabia y sin denunciar el abuso de un menor en el ministerio juvenil de Harvest.

MacDonald—un ex pastor ejecutivo en Harvest y pastor asociado actual en Iglesia Bíblica Central Fiel en Los Ángeles—anunció la semana pasada que regresará a Chicago para plantar una iglesia. 

Sin embargo, algunos exmiembros y personal de Harvest dicen que MacDonald no es apto para servir en ninguna iglesia y están alarmados por su regreso.

orinar en reuniones

Alex George, cuyo padre, Dan George, era un anciano en Harvest, me dijo que Luke MacDonald orinó en una taza durante una entrevista de trabajo que George tuvo con MacDonald en diciembre de 2012.

Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of “Even If He Doesn’t: What We Believe about God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense” by Kristen LaValley. To donate, haga clic aquí.

George dijo que en ese momento, Luke estaba a cargo de todo el ministerio juvenil en Harvest y George era un trabajador juvenil remunerado a tiempo parcial que se entrevistaba para un puesto de tiempo completo en el ministerio de secundaria de Harvest.

George dijo que la reunión tuvo lugar en la oficina de Luke MacDonald cuando Luke estaba sentado detrás de su escritorio y George estaba sentado en el lado opuesto. George dijo que mientras MacDonald le explicaba a George que iba a conseguir el puesto, MacDonald tomó una taza de encima de su escritorio. Entonces, George dijo que escuchó lo que sonaba como MacDonald orinando en la taza.

“Le pregunté: '¿Estás orinando en esa taza?' A lo que él dijo, 'Sí', con bastante indiferencia, y siguió adelante como si no fuera un problema”, relató George.

George dijo que MacDonald luego puso la taza de orina en su escritorio y comentó que podía hacer que George hiciera cualquier cosa que él quisiera que George hiciera. George dijo que respondió diciendo “no” y riéndose nerviosamente.

George dijo que no obtuvo el puesto de tiempo completo y, poco después, también lo despidieron de su puesto de medio tiempo.

Don Hampton, un excontratista contratado para ayudar a Harvest con una campaña de capital, dijo que tuvo una experiencia similar con Luke MacDonald en 2015.

Hampton dijo que en medio de una reunión con MacDonald y otros cuatro, MacDonald se levantó y comenzó a caminar de un lado a otro. Luego entró en un baño adyacente, orinó en el inodoro mientras continuaba conversando con la puerta abierta y luego volvió a entrar en la habitación como si nada hubiera pasado, dijo Hampton.

“Estoy mirando las otras caras en la habitación, preguntándome '¿Es esto normal?'”, dijo Hampton.

Además de ese incidente, Hampton dijo que MacDonald lo llamó varias veces a su casa y lo “reprendió y abusó verbalmente”. Hampton dijo que MacDonald maldecía por teléfono y hablaba de otros miembros del personal con los que estaba molesto.

Me acerqué a Luke MacDonald repetidamente en busca de comentarios, pero no respondió.

"Eres un inútil"

Kevin Rowan, cuyo padre, Jim Rowan, era un anciano en Harvest, me dijo que está tan traumatizado por el abuso que recibió de Luke y su hermano, Landon MacDonald, que su consejero comparó su condición con el trastorno de estrés postraumático.

Landon MacDonald era el pastor de jóvenes en Harvest, pero renunciar con Luke poco después de que James MacDonald fuera despedido. Landon actualmente es pastor ejecutivo de ministerios juveniles en Iglesia de la piedra angular en arizona

Rowan dijo que comenzó a asistir a Harvest alrededor de 2004, cuando tenía 16 años, y se ofreció como músico dirigiendo la adoración con 4el y 5el calificadores Rowan dijo que Luke MacDonald a menudo lo cortaba, diciéndole, por ejemplo, que tenía una "voz de mierda", "nunca dirigiría la adoración" en el escenario principal y "apestas".

Rowan agregó que Harvest mantuvo una "cultura basada en el miedo". Y debido a que Luke y Landon eran hijos de James MacDonald, nadie se atrevía a confrontar a Luke o Landon cuando se portaban mal, lo cual sucedía a menudo.

“Lo más importante es la forma en que hablaban de las personas”, dijo Rowan, “la forma en que trataban a las personas, incluso en conversaciones simples. . . . Es como jugar un juego: 'Podemos hacer que quien queramos haga lo que queramos. Nadie tiene valor a menos que se lo asignemos'”.

Luke and Landon MacDonald
Luke y Landon Macdonald (Fuente: Instagram)

Pero Rowan dijo que estaba "enamorado" de Harvest en ese momento, por lo que soportó el comportamiento menospreciador.

En la universidad, Rowan dijo que había subido de rango y tocaba la guitarra eléctrica en el escenario principal de Harvest bajo la dirección de Luke MacDonald. Pero la experiencia fue agotadora, dijo Rowan, y Luke MacDonald siguió siendo abusivo.

Rowan dijo que una vez, MacDonald lo llamó en un apuro y le rogó que dejara de trabajar durante una semana y ayudara a dirigir la adoración en Camp Harvest, el campamento juvenil de Harvest en Michigan.

Rowan aceptó de mala gana y dijo que cuando llegó, MacDonald comenzó a menospreciarlo.  

“Desde el momento en que llegué allí, Luke comenzó a decirme cosas como: 'Oye, Rowan, es mejor que no apestes. Será mejor que no juegues como un imbécil esta semana', solo una y otra vez”, dijo Rowan.

Rowan finalmente se enfrentó a MacDonald y amenazó con irse. MacDonald luego se enfureció y “comenzó a maldecir y a tomar las sillas del centro de adoración y tirarlas”, dijo Rowan. Agregó que Landon “comenzó a levantar las manos y a hacer lo mismo y se fueron furiosos”.

“Ellos (Luke y Landon) me estaban tratando terriblemente”, dijo Rowan. “Y, sin embargo, decían que eran pastores y se preocupan por mí, ¿verdad? . . . Me convertí en un clavo clavado en el suelo, y estaban tratando de derribarme a martillazos”.

Rowan dejó Harvest alrededor de 2015. Pero hasta el día de hoy, dice que tiene sueños estresantes sobre Luke y Landon MacDonald.

“Cuando tienes 16 años y tratas de encontrar tu identidad y tienes toda esta mierda con la que estás lidiando con una iglesia. . . esas cosas te afectan en tu núcleo”, dijo Rowan.

Me comuniqué con Landon MacDonald para comentar sobre estas y otras cuentas, pero no respondió.

Error al reportar abuso

Nicholas Cozzi, quien también comenzó a asistir a Harvest cuando tenía 16 años, dijo que soportó un aluvión constante de bromas a su costa tanto de Luke como de Landon MacDonald. Pero Cozzi dijo que lo que realmente lo molestó es que les contó a Luke y Landon sobre el abuso verbal y físico que estaba experimentando, pero ninguno de los dos lo informó.

Cozzi se negó a proporcionar más detalles sobre el abuso registrado.

“Le contaría a Luke y Landon sobre eso y simplemente se burlaron de mí”, dijo Cozzi.

Cozzi dijo que en ese momento, Luke estaba a cargo de todo el ministerio juvenil en Harvest y Landon era el sumo pastor principal.

En Illinois, los pastores están obligados por ley a denunciar incidentes de abuso.

Me comuniqué con Luke y Landon y les pregunté específicamente sobre cómo denunciar el abuso, pero ninguno respondió.

Cozzi también me habló de las fiestas en la piscina con jóvenes de Harvest que Landon MacDonald organizó en la antigua casa de James MacDonald en Inverness. Cozzi dijo que a menudo había alcohol abierto en las fiestas, pero dijo que no sabía si alguien menor de edad bebía alguna vez.

Alex George dijo que también recuerda haber asistido a las fiestas de Landon, y dijo que también vio alcohol abierto en las fiestas. George dijo que las fiestas a menudo duraban hasta altas horas de la madrugada, hasta las 3 o 4 de la mañana, y que a veces Luke pasaba por allí.

Engaño y giro

Según RT Maldaner, un pastor del campus que dejó Harvest en 2018, Luke MacDonald fue clave para el comando y control de Harvest bajo James MacDonald. Maldaner dijo que Luke se refirió a Harvest como el “negocio familiar”, un término que el antiguo anciano de Harvest, Dan Marquardt, dijo que también escuchó usar a Luke.

Maldaner dijo que Luke MacDonald le dijo una vez que él escribía las actualizaciones para ancianos de Harvest. Según los textos que obtuve de Randy Williams, ex presidente del comité ejecutivo de Harvest, estas actualizaciones a veces eran herramientas de engaño y manipulación.

Williams escribió sobre una actualización para ancianos en noviembre de 2017, que abordó las acusaciones de que Harvest había robado $2 millones de Harvest Bible Fellowship (la antigua red de plantación de iglesias de Harvest): “Esta actualización y todo lo que representa está más allá de mi comprensión de cualquier cosa que no sea un intento de ejecutar un culto y controlar a las masas”.

También, como yo reportado en 2018, Maldaner dijo que Luke MacDonald abusó de él cuando Maldaner decidió plantar una iglesia cerca del campus de Harvest en Elgin poco después de que Maldaner dejara Harvest.

Maldaner dijo que en su último domingo en Harvest, MacDonald se le acercó después del servicio y lo acusó de reclutar personas para la plantación de su iglesia. Maldaner dijo que cuando negó haber reclutado a alguien, Luke se enojó y llamó a Maldaner "mentiroso" y "mal pastor" frente a su hija de 6 años y los espectadores en el auditorio de Harvest.

Cuando se le preguntó en 2018 sobre el incidente, Luke respondió que los detalles de su conversación con Maldaner “no son un tema de discusión pública y están cubiertos de amor”.

Luke MacDonald nunca ha admitido públicamente haber actuado mal en Harvest. En su carta de renuncia, MacDonald escribió que su "sueño profesional siempre ha sido llegar a ser algún día el pastor principal de la iglesia". MacDonald agregó que incluso después de que despidieran a su padre, “tenía la esperanza de que con suficiente humildad y tiempo eso aún podría suceder”.

COMPARTIR ESTE:

¡OBTÉN ACTUALIZACIONES POR CORREO ELECTRÓNICO!

¡Manténgase en contacto con Julie y reciba actualizaciones en su bandeja de entrada!

No te preocupes, no te enviaremos spam.

Más para explorar
discusión

64 Respuestas

    1. Jim Jones? David Koresh? Benny Hind? Creflo Dollar? Reverend Ike?Warren Jeffs?Aimee Semple MacPherson? These “ FALSE PROPHETS” using “ Religion” as a MASSIVE Money $CAM! “ Wolves in Sheep’s clothing!”

    2. I do not quite think that is the right diagnosis. A man who starts seriously looking for a hitman certainly qualifies as a psychopath in my book. The children are malignant narcissists, although they could graduate up to pyschopaths if they start talking about killing people. Sociopaths are gangbangers and people who learned to be hardened criminals which is something a little different. Todd Bentley with his background growing up in a gang is certainly a sociopath.

  1. Agree these people are sociopaths. They have no comprehension of any wrong doing. They are oblivious to it. Hopefully more former high school ministry students will come forward.

  2. I wonder who would go to the new church—but they’re responsible for themselves.
    I continue to be amazed at the adulation of individuals and for being in “ministry.” Most of us quietly serve in our churches without the T-shirt … something I commend to those who feel the need to be the star.

  3. Amazing how gaslighting causes people to question what they are seeing with their own eyes!! The McDonalds did not operate in a vacuum. So much denial and active support required from church leaders and lay people to enable this behavior. The desire to be in the inner circle and part of this “movement” clearly caused people to turn a blind eye. The psychology of a cult is clearly in play, which is so counter to the seemingly orthodox teaching that Harvest was known for. A very cautionary tale!

    1. Jen, I’ve wondered the same thing – how many people in leadership were enablers and turned a blind eye to behavior that was wrong and financial impropriety. Where was Joe Stowell? He had to have seen some of this behavior.

        1. Yup. Quit and let the rest of us get fleeced. I try not to judge, but let me say that I am angry that the Stowell family left town without saying a word. My husband and I gave a great deal of money and served faithfully at HBC. We were blind to the reality until TED started writing in 2012. Grateful to them for their courage.

          1. Let’s not tarnish the name of a good man by slander and imagined allegations. Joe Stowell has shown himself as a man of God everywhere he has served

          2. Marca,

            If this tarnishes his reputation, so be it. People were being conned and the Stowell family had a backstage pass to the shenanigans, and left without saying a word.

          3. Of course Stowell knowing about all and not saying anything to the rest of the flock is a sin of omission. I think Scriptures say something about that.

          4. I don’t know what Stowell knew or didn’t know but I don’t think that is really the issue. We all have personal responsibility to determine how our investments are being used. Ask for financial reports, if the leadership is unwilling to be transparent, right there is a big red flag and find some place else to invest in God’s Kingdom. Do “due diligence.” On another level, God knows your heart and knows of your faithful service and it will be rewarded appropriately. Remember the story of the widow and her 2 coins. She invested in the temple in which she is giving to the Lord, even though the temple was hardly the epitome of righteousness. She didn’t have any other options for investing in God’s Kingdom. We do — many good smaller churches that are transparent and seeking God’s Kingdom and not their own.

          5. Read Matt Stowell’s letter featured on the TED blog. The culture was “toxic and unholy” but he was paid a six figure salary as a young and inexperienced leader. Another member of the family and former HBC leader spoke out in the form of a parable. Specifically he chose the scorpion and the frog, which I interpret to mean that he signed on to work at HBC knowing that its leader was evil. Ask yourself why someone might do that. Now ask yourself what are some reasons one might remain silent.

            $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

            Sorry, no free pass from me, Stowell Family.

  4. Since there is little more that can be said about the boundarylessness of this tribe, I’d like to introduce a question/subject for discussion. I am not alone in wondering when demonic possession will be discussed. These creatures do not act like rational humans much-less Christians. Fortunately, I’ve never run into people this sociopathic (at least not in front of me), but many sects/religions (Christian) are starting to note signs of societal demonic infestation. Is their soul imprisoned or has their soul has already descended into the abyss and they are strictly vessels by unclean spirits? Have we approached the days, as in Noah’s time, when unclean spirits will interact freely with humanity in order to completely contaminate the race of man? And who better to begin with than so-called Christian leaders?

    1. It may not be demonic possession so much as oppression, if genuine believers are concerned. 1 way to look at is the generational sin ties in a family (“cursed to the 3rd and 4th genration”) and unconfessed, or even rampant sin. Spiritual warfare-wise, this is an open invitation to oppression. These are considered demonic strongholds. Whether by pride or other sins. I think God is exposing the strongholds present in people and churches in hopes they will repent and come fully to Him.

    2. From someone who has had some dealings with them, the devils are never the root of the problem. They have nothing until someone decides to do the opposite of what the Bible teaches and jumps into bed with them to cooperate with them. Then they keep making things worse even until a man starts looking for a hitman to kill his enemies. The road of narcissism has always led to death and Jesus clearly warns about that with the Pharisees. Yet there is much more out in our country that is just waiting to be exposed. God is doing so and will continue. Time for us to actually obey Him and the devils will have little ability to impact those who do.

    3. I would argue your point here Deb and submit they are not necessarily demon possessed but the result of a broken family. Granted the boys have proven to be mean, deceitful and vindictive, but what would you expect from growing up in their home. I’m not approaching this from the angle to excuse them, but to say this is predictable and expected behavior based on what has been modeled for them.

  5. The apple does not far from the tree.

    Looks like one of James MacDonald’s evil spawn wants to set up his franchise business suckering a bunch of marks into being giving units for his criminal enterprise. And the evangelicals will fall for it hook, link, and sinker.

    Why I am not surprised?

  6. This doesn’t surprise me in the least bit. Luke was always massively arrogant and is the type of guy who you’d pass in the hallway, say hello, and he’d keep on walking without saying anything in return. This happened to me personally no less than 5 times during my tenure at Harvest. Landon was always kind, however, so it surprises me to hear him included in this. But Luke has no business leading anything and is obviously riding the coat tails of his father. He’d last one day in Corporate America (that isn’t a mega church).

    1. The same happened to me numerous times, as well as others. Sadly, it became a running joke. “Just Passed Luke in the hallway . Guess what he said?” NOTHING!????

  7. Many people — including those who consider themselves ‘free’ and indomitable — deeply crave domination and control. Sociopathic leaders like the MacDonalds, Driscolls and Trumps exploit these deeply broken people and build empires on their backs. It’s depressing and infuriating. Having grown up in a fundamentalist home and church, I encountered people who either were or aspired to be like James MacDonald. I always rebelled against that kind of control, and like Rowan, I was pounded down. But I got out. I look back at horror at those of my brethren who never escaped and sorrow at those who left, but had to completely abandon their faith to do so.

  8. I kind of have to wonder, why Luke is leaving Los Angeles in the first place, and returning here, to the Chicago area. I’m sure there’s a larger story behind it. Anyway, I hope his church plant is a dismal failure in that I pray for the protection of those who may be taken in by him. Luke and his father and his brother do not belong in the ministry of God’s church any more than a pack of baboons. He needs a job? Okay then, give them a mop and a broom.

  9. More junior high and high school ministry students must come forward. It is very clear the individuals who were mentioned in this article had the courage. If they came forward so can you.

    1. One would wonder if anyone in the family could possibly be saved. How awful to think so many of us sat under an unregenerate, wicked man’s preaching for so many years.

      1. I agree Mike. It is frightening to think of how James and his gang pulled the long con for so long and that we were a part of the church. This is a sign of the times as these demons have infiltrated God’s house. Jesus said we will know them by their fruit. Well their fruit is corrupt and evil! Thank God he allowed this truth to come out and see these wolves in sheep’s clothing. So sad!

    1. Luke MacDonald is NOT and never was a celebrity pastor. Luke started out as a worship leader at his dad’s church. He has no vocal talent what so ever. It was really quite brutal to listen to him sing. His preaching skills are no better. Luke has zero track record of filling the pews.

        1. I think he was definitely projecting his own insecurities when he belittled Rowan’s singing ability. Typical narcissist. What’s the saying about when a narcissist criticizes you it’s a self-reflection?

        2. I think you are missing the boat on the JT comparisons. Its wasn’t because of the voice. It was the curly hair. He looked at one point like a fat, poor man’s JT haha.

  10. Once a bully, always a bully. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see MacDonald filing a round of SLAPP lawsuits to intimidate his critics into silence.

  11. Rumor has it, the only reason Luke stayed in California to begin with, was because he signed a 3 year agreement with the church, and if he decided to leave early, he would have to pay half of it back. He never wanted to be there in the first place. It was the only church that offered him a job (because his Dad made a phone call for him).

    I’ve heard Luke say things in meetings over the years that no one would be able to get away with if they didn’t have the MacDonald name. He not only had a filthy mouth, but was spiteful, and always made sure everyone felt below him. He definitely didn’t have the heart of a pastor, more of an amateur tyrant.

    Curious if the stories about his gambling addiction, visits from women, and slipping into people’s beds at night will ever come out.

    If anyone’s ever interested in supporting his ministry though, they can buy a $40 trucker hat on his website. Seems like a good deal.

  12. Anybody interceding for this family and Luke’s kids? Or Luke?

    Why must his father’s wickedness, or the family sin continue to warp another generation? Or hurt more people?

    Luke seems deeply wounded and hurt. He can stay in those sins or repent and get genuine healing from Christ and be made new.

    Lord, open their eyes and turn to from their sin to You, so that the enemy has no more reason or an open door to hurt this family or anyone through their sin. Bring them to repentance and to yourself.

    Amén.

  13. Regarding those who pledge unconditional support: I feel like “church” leaders like this make mean men in the pews feel like they can be saved without any fruit. They can straddle the fence with one foot in the world that really controls them and the other foot in the “church” where they can get a free pass and justify their behavior.

    1. “R” good point. That is why John MacArthur wrote The Gospel According to Jesus. To respond to the “free grace” heresy – essentially anything is justified as long as you prayed the prayer or went down an aisle. Bonhoeffer also referred to it as cheap grace

      1. Given John MacArthur’s recent lunacy of him and his cult followes at Grace Community Church regarding COVID-19, you may want cite a different author.

  14. If I saw anyone who works with kids or youth do any one of these things in a youth ministry I work in, just one time, I would make sure they were thrown to the street and never work in ministry again. Hopefully this family can get honest work digging ditches or flipping burgers and that Jesus saves them from the eternal fire of hell. Is there a bigger lesson the church can learn, other than none of these three MacDonalds should be allowed in ministry ever again? What does it tell us that such things can happen repeatedly over a long period of time in a church that appears to outsiders to be a solid functional evangelical church? Their pastor was on Moody radio after all, right? That what for years seemed to be one of Chicagoland’s beacons of Christianity turned out to be a functional cult led by wolves in sheep’s clothing? There is a reason for the phrase “bully pulpit.” When you have such a thing as a pulpit it will naturally attract bullies. Even pastors or other Christian leaders I would generally describe as good shepherds and would not label wolves I have seen use the pulpit in a bullying way at times or noticed them have too big an ego to accept any form of constructive criticism. What can the church do to guard against bully wolves finding in church pulpits the satisfaction their evil hearts desire or to mitigate that temptation good pastors have to engage in bullying behavior? What can churches do to prevent a situation in which nobody would dare stand up to those who hold leadership or power? Other comments fault the Stowells for not speaking out. That criticism rings true. I mean they can be commended for getting out and not going along with that corruption and in the case of one Stowell speaking out eventually, but clearly they should have done more sooner. When you stand up to the person with the pulpit they can use that pulpit to manipulate popular opinion to discredit you, to make people believe the truth you speak is just a false accusation and to then make false accusations against you. That’s one reason I appreciate Julie Roys so much. She did not bend or break to the pressure one faces when speaking truth to power. She lost her job at Moody for it. And it seems God has called her to fill a role the church has been in great need of.

    1. Sí,

      Ms. Roy took a big financial hit.

      People are often afraid to speak up because they want their paycheck and o not want to lose their job. There can be serious repercussions and most people to want to to pay the price. Oftentimes you do not understand how deep you are enmeshed in the toxic culture until after you leave and have time to heal.

      Bill Gothard was a big influence in churches and most people did not have a clue. As a teenager I sensed something was not quite right but I was not able to fully discern the situation and much information was withheld from the public.

      While some may not be able to save much during these times, it is good to save up to 3-9 months pay, so that if the time comes, you can confront the toxic leadership and move on.

      Ravi Zacharias is another example. His ministry brought in millions of dollars per year and many benefited professionally from being a part of his ministry. All these years he was pampered and not held to account. How many people knew about his dark side? Years ago there were professors speaking out against his misuse of titles. No one did anything accept act as apologists for him. Even the publishers were in on it.

      It truly talks a person of integrity to stand up to the Evangelical Industrial Machine.

Deja una respuesta

El Informe Roys busca fomentar el diálogo reflexivo y respetuoso. Con ese fin, el sitio requiere que las personas se registren antes de comenzar a comentar. Esto significa que no se permitirán comentarios anónimos. Además, se eliminarán todos los comentarios con blasfemias, insultos y/o un tono desagradable.
 
Artículos MÁS RECIENTES
Artículos MÁS populares
es_MXSpanish

Donar

Hola. Vemos que este es el tercer artículo de este mes que ha encontrado que vale la pena leer. ¡Estupendo! ¿Consideraría hacer una donación deducible de impuestos para ayudar a nuestros periodistas a continuar informando la verdad y restaurar la iglesia?

Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of “The Atlas Factor: Shifting Leadership Onto the Shoulders of Jesus” by Lance Ford.