"Not only of value to the religious community, it will be of great use to psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, physicians, and academicians. This is a book for those helping and those needing help. Timely, authoritative, and valuable. Gripping reading!"

– Margaret Thaler Singer, clinical psychologist and emeritus professor, University of California, Berkeley

"We have been waiting a long time for such a book. It is a landmark event in this field and will be of immense value to former members of abusive groups, their families, and helping professionals."

– Michael D. Langone, Director, American Family Foundation (now the International Cultic Studies Association)

"A timely work. Enroth shows not only the individual crises suffered by abused believers, but the challenges these churches pose for the whole of Christianity. A very sobering and thought-provoking effort."

– Richard J. Mouw, Provost, Fuller Theological Seminary

"A much needed and singular volume of case studies related to churches which abuse their members. Having collected the testimonies of numerous persons who have departed from such abusive churches, Enroth has woven this material into a larger tapestry of interpretation of the characteristics and methods of abusive churches. This he has done with professional skill and pastoral concern."

– James Leo Garrett, Jr., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

"Enroth demonstrates convincingly that authoritarian preachers, who twist Scripture and pass themselves off as Spirit-filled men (seldom women) of God, unconscionably exploit the trust of sincere and credulous believers for their own selfish benefit. We can benefit much from this timely, informative, and helpful treatment of the problem."

– Richard V. Pierard, Indiana State University

"In story after chilling story, Enroth reveals how authoritarian fringe churches mislead their flocks and inflict harm. Perhaps this book will prevent more potential victims from being ensnared by religion's outlaws."

– Thom Schultz, Publisher, Group magazine

"Churches That Abuse is a book which the Christian church has long been waiting for ... a well-documented and invaluable exposure of spiritual abuses resulting from power-hungry leaders who use guilt, fear, and intimidation to control their churches. This is a most essential tool for the discernment so much needed today."

– Johannes Aagaard, Director, The Dialog Center International, Denmark