Church hurt is a cultural crisis that headlines news stories, fuels documentaries, and trends on social media. Millions of people have endured this unique pain, have disengaged to some measure, and are searching for a way to heal.
Written for any believer wounded in a place of worship, and unsure how to move forward in their faith, this powerful book is an insightful and honest guide into the 9 unique types of church hurt and how to heal from them. Having helped thousands move from anger, distrust, apathy, and heartache to safely re-engaging in their faith-and local church-Pastor Joe Dobbins offers compassion, wisdom, and practical advice to help you
understand why church hurt is so potent and hard to address
break free from bad beliefs, self-defeating patterns, and cycles of pain
discover the way to inner healing and find hope to move forward
release your pain and reframe your story
re-engage in a faith community and protect yourself in the future
Even though the people of God hurt you, the heart of God is to heal you, and that healing can begin today!