This post continues our discussion of the biblical shepherd-and-sheep metaphor and its connection to church hurt. If you missed the first post or the second post, I encourage you to read them first and then return here. Today, we’ll explore how faithful shepherds (pastors, ministry leaders, small group leaders, etc.) can lovingly guide and careContinue reading “Shepherding the Wounded: Guiding Those Hurt by Church Experiences (Part 3)”
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The Flock That’s Been Hurt: Recognizing and Caring for Wounded Believers (Part 2)
This is the second post in a series on shepherds, sheep, and church hurt. If you missed yesterday’s post, I encourage you to read it first and then return here. Today, we’ll take a close look at the sheep part of this biblical metaphor. Identifying Wounded Sheep When I took this photo of my daughterContinue reading “The Flock That’s Been Hurt: Recognizing and Caring for Wounded Believers (Part 2)”
Wounded but Not Lost: Understanding Church Wounds and How to Heal (Part 1)
When it comes to healing from spiritual hurt, there’s no better guide than the Good Shepherd Himself. Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). In His words and actions, we see what true servant leadership looks like. In this series of posts, we’llContinue reading “Wounded but Not Lost: Understanding Church Wounds and How to Heal (Part 1)”
Michelle Perez 