Iron Sharpens Iron

This week we continue our Faith Conversations for Men Series as we dive into a hard and sensitive topic, "Church Hurt." Justin and Jeff talk through what church hurt is and what it isn't and provide some practical tips to navigate through it. A recent study shared that 60% of Christians have been impacted in a negative way by the church. The church is the hope of the world, but it's made up of people that are broken. What exactly is church hurt? Church hurt is when you trust in a spiritual leader, pastor, or friend at the church and that trust is broken. Church hurt occurs when pain (physical or emotional) results from the actions or decisions associated with someone in a church. Practical tips for dealing with church hurt: #1 – Tell someone – Get the necessary people involved (church leadership, family/friends, the authorities) #2 – Identify the hurt – Church hurt is a real thing, it's okay to feel it #3 - An individual hurt you, not God – Separate the humanity of the church from who God is #4 – Seek commu