Apostle Matthew Stevenson began a 7-week series titled “Help! I’ve been hurt in the Church” with the first message called “Breaking the Silence”. It deals with prominent dysfunctions in the church that has damaged many perceptions of what the church really looks like. Today’s service was packed with many eager faces anticipating to hear about the behavior that many of us experienced but never faced how it affected us.
Apostle Matthew Stevenson fearlessly opened the door to the church’s closet. He shared many dysfunctions that currently exist and how they have affected us; beginning with his own personal testimony. He shared that he was first introduced to church through the “smoking room” where pastors, deacons, and other church leaders would go periodically to have a smoke break.
He continued by explaining how this behavior have left many emotionally scarred with a deep hatred and bitterness for the church and its leaders. From sexual abuse, manipulation, infidelity, and sexual immorality among the pastors and leaders which as a result has inadvertently kept the REAL BIBLICAL CHURCH OF JESUS HIDDEN!!
This was the appropriate place to begin! Because we need to be willing to discuss these things so that those affected can receive healing from them! Much healing went forth following the conclusion of service and you can see God healing the wounds that were kept hidden! He also offered key points on why people really come to church.
NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO BE QUIET!! LET HIM HEAL YOU! BREAK YOUR SILENCE!!
Would love the notes for this teaching….Being through the same experience etc, and no where to no one to turn too.
Comment by Astrid Pierce — February 14, 2011 @ 2:55 pm |
I would love to read more on this topic.
Comment by Cheary Divine Purpose — November 2, 2011 @ 4:02 pm |