Loving God When You Don't Love the Church: Opening the Door to Healing

Many believers who have been hurt by church leaders or fellow members do not simply step away from one congregation; they walk away from the church entirely, and the numbers are growing. Chris Jackson, a pastor who also sits in the pew, writes about his own shortcomings and those of the wider church. Having faced many of the same disappointments, he speaks to people who have left and to those who love them. His aim is to help wounded readers heal and to renew their sense of a real relationship with Jesus and with the church he calls his bride. The advice is gentle, practical, and grounded in humility and compassion.