Split Happens

In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. –Phlip 1:4-6

I shared little of my pain from being pushed into a church split. I also know others are hurt as well; here’s a heartfelt perspective from a pastor and one from a preacher's kid. As with any disruption in an important relationship there is a lot of hurt and we are often quick to respond to this hurt with blame or shunning and shutting down. In fact, we all need forgiveness, healing and grace to live together. Let us pray for each other.