38: Preparing for the Fire: Suggestions for Leadership

Walking Through the Fire: Equipping Church Leaders to Support the Divorced

Divorce is messy, painful, and all too common—even within the church. But is church leadership truly equipped to walk people through it with wisdom, grace, and biblical truth? Many pastors and ministry leaders feel unprepared when faced with divorce in their congregation, often resorting to either avoidance or rigid legalism. In this episode of Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast, we dive into how church leadership can better prepare, educate, and equip themselves to minister to those experiencing divorce.

We’ll cover:
🔥 Biblical foundations—What does scripture actually say about divorce and remarriage?
🔥 Common missteps—Where churches unintentionally fail in supporting the divorced
🔥 Practical training—How pastors and leaders can educate themselves for real-life ministry situations
🔥 Creating a culture of healing—Fostering a church environment that offers truth and restoration, not shame and exile
🔥 Resources for leadership—Books, counseling approaches, and strategies to provide informed, compassionate guidance

If you're a pastor, elder, or ministry leader (or just someone who wants to see the church do better in this area), this episode is for you. Let’s stop stumbling through divorce care and start leading with wisdom and Christ-like love.

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