Church Hurt Is Real—But Leaving Isn't Always the Answer

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Church Hurt Is Real—But Leaving Isn't Always the Answer

Emma had been attending the same church since college. She loved the worship, the teaching, the community—until she didn’t. A disagreement in her small group turned personal, a leader’s comment rubbed her the wrong way, and soon, she found herself disengaging. Before long, she was gone. No goodbyes, no conversations, just a quiet exit. She isn’t alone. According to Barna, a majority of young adults who grew up in the church have stopped attendin…