How to have tricky conversations in your congregation
No, that thorny issue won't just go away on its own.
It seems like every issue in our culture is contentious these days, and it’s not much different in the church. Ideas and practices that once seemed like foregone conclusions are now up for debate. That unsettledness is not totally a bad thing. It means that we are learning and discerning, then applying our new understanding to the best of our ability. That is growth.
Still, it can be challenging to have the kinds of discussions that promote these good outcomes. These conversations cannot be undertaken casually, because they are weighty with emotions and history and long-held beliefs. Here, then, are some considerations when your congregation needs to address a difficult issue:
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