Emotions

Church Hurt

Church hurt is the deep emotional pain a person experiences due to the physical, verbal, sexual, psychological, or financial abuse inflicted upon them by a church system, organization, group, leader, or individual. Though it doesn’t get much attention, church hurt is debilitating to individuals and the universal Church. Just as a runner can not run efficiently with an injury, a Christian can not run the race of faith (Heb. 12:1) efficiently or effectively with unhealed church hurt wounds. Therefore healing is essential for the emotional health of the hurt and the overall mission of the Church. Read more →