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Tactics of Manipulative Members, Part 6

The Diverter

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Michael Foster
Jul 28, 2025
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One type of manipulative church member I call the diverter. This is the person who, when confronted over sin, doesn’t humbly receive correction. Instead, they redirect attention to other issues—often problems they perceive in church leadership.

For example, let’s say you approach someone about their spotty church attendance. Instead of owning it, they’ll…

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