What’s your response when someone’s concerning behavior becomes known? How does your church or church leadership respond?
Consider the following scenarios that churches may encounter in their congregation.
A church board member laughs about trying marijuana gummies on the golf course with his friends on their annual golf trip to San Diego.A youth worker confesses they needed a designated driver after the Super Bowl Party they attended because they weren’t sure if they were past the legal limit for driving.A young adult who teaches children’s Sunday School regularly posts “thirsty” pictures on social media eliciting comments from others, and it’s concerning her friends.A high school student working in a support staff role consumes a whole bottle of cough syrup at winter camp for the cheap thrill and mind-numbing effects.
Would you cut off communication with the person? Would your church want to “get rid of the problem” so they can maintain a “safe Christian environment”?
Galatians 6:1-2 gives us a pattern for effectively dealing with those caught in a struggle, whether they are a teen, a senior citizen, or anywhere in between. It’s a simple strategy, but too often churches fail to give help and hope to those who
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