Church Disrupted

web resource

Description

This YouTube channel offers congregations insight into spiritual harm and abuse. Hosted by Jeff Cochran, founder of the Spiritual Abuse Institute, Church Disrupted aims to raise awareness of spiritual abuse and help people heal through information, resources, and community. Through these YouTube videos, congregations can gain insight into spiritual harm and abuse by exploring how leadership decisions related to finances, congregational growth, scriptural interpretation, and more can harm people.

Features

Commentary and interviews
Show notes with links

Recommended Audience

Christian pastors; Christian educators; membership directors; assimilation teams

Cost

Varies per service

Practical Applications

Watch the videos to gain insight into the prevalence and practice of spiritual abuse in congregations.
Discuss video interviews with church leadership to maintain a healthy and nurturing spiritual environment for your congregants.

Updated: March 21, 2025

About the Contributor

Dr. Terrance A. Bridges II

Director of the Northwest

Dr. Terrance A. Bridges, Sr. is the director of the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point and serves congregations in the Northwest portion of the state. He is licensed with subsequent ordination from Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith International, Inc. An ordained elder, Terrance combines his parish ministry with adjunct professor work for Martin University, WAFIF College of Kingston, Jamaica, Grace College, Horizons Christian University, and guest lecturing at colleges and universities nationwide. His consulting practice includes work in the areas of program development, evaluation, strategic planning and intergenerational ministry.

Terrance has a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University in Upland, a master’s from Ball State University, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies and Doctoral Studies from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His Educational Specialist and Doctorate of Education degrees from Northcentral University. He has served in ministry at Rechurch, Charlotte, The Assembly, Chicago, Kingdom Apostolic Ministries and Eastern Star Church, Indianapolis, and Union Baptist Church, Muncie.