Hope after Church Hurt: How to Heal, Reengage, and Rediscover God's Heart for You

The people of God hurt you--but the heart of God is to heal you.Written for anyone 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 eight unique types of church hurt--and how to heal from them.Having helped thousands move from anger, distrust, apathy, and heartache to safely reengaging 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· release your pain and reframe your story· find the courage to reengage in a faith community· protect yourself in the futureThe pain of church hurt is real. But so is the hope of healing--and that healing can begin today.