“Church Hurt” (September 13, 2026)
Pastor Colby Friday defines "church hurt" as the pain inflicted by a religious institution or a religious person, acknowledging that churches fail because they are composed of imperfect people. He admits that his own congregation is not immune to causing offense and shares examples of how leadership can make mistakes that let members down. Rather than harboring resentment, complaining on social media, or abruptly leaving the congregation, he urges members to confront their grievances directly and respectfully. Drawing on the Apostle Paul's experiences of abandonment and betrayal, he emphasizes that believers must ultimately rely on the Lord for strength rather than expecting perfection from human institutions. He concludes by inviting anyone carrying hurt to bring it to him or the leadership directly so the issue can be resolved without severing their relationship with God.
