If you've been hurt by a church, you're not alone—and you're not wrong for feeling the way you do. Sometimes it's not God who’s let us down—it’s people. And when that happens, it can shake everything: your trust, your identity, even your willingness to walk into another church building.
But here’s the truth—your identity was never meant to come from a church culture, a denomination, or a role you hold. You’re not just what you do or who you're connected to. If you’re in Christ, you are a child of the Most High King. You are deeply loved and seen by Him.
Healing won’t happen overnight. But one of the most important steps you can take is to seek a faithful church—not the biggest, flashiest, or trendiest, but one that preaches the Gospel consistently and lives it out with care.
And yes, it’s worth saying—there is no perfect church or perfect pastor. But there are many quiet, humble, faithful leaders out there doing the work of ministry with integrity. You may never know their names—but they’re in the trenches, and they’re worth finding.
Alisa Childers
If you've been hurt by a church, you're not alone—and you're not wrong for feeling the way you do. Sometimes it's not God who’s let us down—it’s people. And when that happens, it can shake everything: your trust, your identity, even your willingness to walk into another church building.
But here’s the truth—your identity was never meant to come from a church culture, a denomination, or a role you hold. You’re not just what you do or who you're connected to. If you’re in Christ, you are a child of the Most High King. You are deeply loved and seen by Him.
Healing won’t happen overnight. But one of the most important steps you can take is to seek a faithful church—not the biggest, flashiest, or trendiest, but one that preaches the Gospel consistently and lives it out with care.
And yes, it’s worth saying—there is no perfect church or perfect pastor. But there are many quiet, humble, faithful leaders out there doing the work of ministry with integrity. You may never know their names—but they’re in the trenches, and they’re worth finding.
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