PK's. You have seen churches at their worst—and pastors (and spouses) at their worst. You can vent here.
You have seen your parents stressed after a board meeting or church business meeting, or preoccupied beforehand. You’ve known about those long talks your parents have late into the night sometimes, or the arguments. You’ve heard comments from church members about your dad or mom as well. Or just those aggravating comments like, “Well, Jen will know the answer to that question, because her dad is the pastor! So tell us the answer, Jen.”
Maybe you have seen your parents trying to bring about positive change in the church, and you have prayed for them and cheered them on. But some people in the church who disagree and oppose them just can’t help making snide remarks to you, like it’s your fault! And they’re supposed to be like Jesus!
Maybe you’ve been really active in serving in the church, and then gone through the shock and pain of rejection as some of the church people reject your parents’ leadership.
Pretty disillusioning, huh?
You can add your comments below (just sign in to Google; they’ll respect your privacy). Share your stories of disappointment, disillusionment, pain, and victory as well. Share where you are now, spiritually. Are you now a spiritual outsider, following God but distant from church? Or are you active in a church now (and if so, how is it different, or how did you learn to endure)? Or, have you totally given up on God (if so, I won’t be your critic, I promise! I want to hear your story and be a friend.)
Your thoughts? (Let’s keep names out, or use fictitious names, and leave our most colorful language at home, if you get my drift).
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