Restoration in a Toxic Church Environment
In our book, we talk about how some churches can be toxic toward people who have experienced public failure of some kind. How can you tell if your church is toxic toward broken believers? Pastor Pete Tackett shares some glaring signs.
The Danger of Punishment Instead of Restoration
Unfortunately, some of my evangelical brothers and sisters have forgotten that the ultimate purpose of spiritual discipline is restoration, and it was never meant to be about punishment.
Those Who Are Jealous of Restoration
There will always be someone who cannot rejoice over a fallen or broken brother or sister returning home to experience grace, forgiveness, help, and restoration. Their greatest failure is resenting what causes the Father to rejoice.
Falling Into Grace
At a time when they need grace as they have never needed it before, they find that in the church world, it truly feels like they have fallen beyond the reach of grace.
What Can I Do to Help Restore Others?
What can I do to help restore others? Floyd Welch did what he could on December 7, 1941, and 33 men lived to fight another day.
Can a Person Who Has a Public Failure Ever Be Useful in Ministry Again?
Most often, the question is posed by a broken, shamed, and struggling church servant who is seeking hope. Occasionally, the question is raised by a well-meaning church member or leader with conflicting beliefs, ideas, or emotions. From time to time, that person serves their church on a search committee or deacon leadership team. All, regardless of their station or role, are seeking hard truth on which to base important decisions.
