Brave Church (eBook)

This 6-week study will help your congregation discuss controversial topics with sensitivity to those who see the world differently from you. It guides you to think about how your church responds to infertility/miscarriage, mental health, domestic violence, racism, and sexuality. It includes “brave space” rules to help you to stay in hard conversations with one another. Includes a Leader’s Guide.

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In today’s deeply divided world where discussions can quickly become heated and uncivil, churches need to learn how to talk about sensitive issues. Our society needs brave churches where people can talk about the real struggles they are experiencing without fear of being dismissed, shamed, or judged.

Brave Church helps congregations talk about controversial topics with sensitivity to those who see the world and have experienced life differently from themselves. It guides readers to think through how they can foster conversations about such challenging topics as infertility/miscarriage, mental health, domestic violence, racism, and sexuality.

In this 6-week small-group study, pastor Elizabeth Hagan weaves personal and theological reflections with scripture, discussion questions, and real-world examples to move readers from exploration to action. Brave Church includes a Leader’s Guide and suggests resources for further reading and action.