Erica Baldwin, "Church Hurt: A Front Row View"
"Church Hurt: A Front Row View" --- Erica Baldwin Church Hurt: a phrase that captures how many have felt but we rarely discuss. What is Church Hurt? "It is the emotional, spiritual, and physical harm caused by a church [faith community] to others, regardless of intent."- Darrell Proctor, the founder of LoveIsBroken . There is no one size fits all scenario for church hurt. "It may be one major wound or death by a thousand cuts," Stacy Hurdle, social worker, and blog writer, explains. Church hurt can be experienced by anyone who's involved in the church. Many believe it is only the experiences of congregants, but pastors, their children, deacons, trustees, and other church leaders also experience church hurt. As a pastor's daughter, I can personally recall multiple accounts where I experienced 'church hurt .' From having members write letters talking about myself and my family to being used to