The Manipulator's Network

Master manipulating pastors cannot do all their dirty work themselves. Many enlist the services of blinded board members whose minds have been properly conditioned. These once spiritual people are now under the manipulator’s power. These board members cover for the manipulator and make excuses. They become spies. They listen for anyone who voices any opposition to the manipulator and immediately report back. Remember the manipulator does not like it when the sheep talk about him. The manipulator then can use his bag of silencing trick on this voice of opposition. You will hear sermons on the evils of gossip. You probably will hear that if you have a problem with someone you need to go to that person alone and discuss the issue. These board members will be seen in the wings nodding in agreement. The manipulator will wrongly tell you that the Bible tells us to go to the person face to face in Matthew 18:15. (Proof texting) If a member of the congregation can’t be silenced then they need to be forced out. Here is when the blinded members of the board are again put to use. Although board members are a major part of the manipulators secret police they are not the only ones he uses. The manipulator's wife may play an important role. She may exhibit some of the same Jekyll and Hyde personality traits as the manipulator himself. To those who have never crossed her, she will appear loving, kind, and spiritual. To those that have crossed her she will appear mean, confrontational, aggressive, and vindictive. Her role is to address and respond to the women in the church that may voice opposition to the manipulator’s covert plan to achieve more power. It is always about power and control. Remember that she has had a good teacher and is well versed in silencing any woman in the church that opposes the manipulator. Her secondary role is in public relations. She attempts to make the manipulator look good to the naïve members of the congregation. The manipulator may also uses outsiders. He may have individuals come to the church. These people’s role is to complement the manipulator in whatever he does no matter if it was deserving of praise or not. They may write letters or stand up and praise the manipulator during praise time. They are fairly easy to spot. Look for someone who did not attend the church before the manipulator came. They will more than likely sit near the front and without doubt will interact little with any member of the congregation. Don’t look for them to be found washing dishes after a social or helping out in the nursery. They tend not to be workers. If you are dealing with a manipulative pastor remember that his network of workers and system of spies may be extensive. You need to be aware of all of his tentacles. Image credits: http://www.comicvine.com/