Jackie Hill Perry: Mending Wounds Caused by the Church | FULL EPISODE | Better Together TV

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Jackie Hill is somethin else....the Lord has certainly blessed her with insight and the way she puts words is so scripture inspired.

Thank you. I've had that "church hurt" I was hurt so bad when i came into the church i needed nothing else but to be loved. And it was nothing of that. Ive had to do it on my own. No family and nobody giving emotional or spiritual support. By reading the holy bible and listening to christian music. Its what gives me true comfort.

These are the conversations we are supposed to be having as 'The Church' for us to be effective 👌🏾

I truly believe that all Pastors, everyone in leadership, needs to watch this. Church hurt is very real, and it can damage a person in worst way Spiritually .

Praise God for breaking down the difference between church hurt and accountability. ❤

Love of God is so healing and restorative...may the Lord bless the church with this awesome gift

Personal care counseling is so needed

I’ve been so hurt by the church. It caused trauma. I tried going to other churches but I have a hard time with trust. I feel safe having church at home.

Thank you for talking about this. It saved my life.

I think the basic problem with church is the idolatry of pastors and leaders. That's why we don't hold them accountable. That's why we somtimes are unable to realize the ungodliness in them. That's why most people get guided by men and not by the Holy Spirit. I truly believe everybody in a congregation holds the same reponsibility: to help everybody grow spiritually by getting closer to Christ. And we're not doing that. At least that's what I've observed from the few congregations I've visited and from observing my own congregation.

I'm grateful for pastors who lead with love and wisdom in serving the people of God.

Also leaders being more humble/transparent about their own struggles (either bf or after their salvation experience) would be helpful in healing church hurt. Because a lot of leaders project this perfect image, vs. how the Bible instructs us to confess our faults one to another in order that we may be healed (James 5:16). The younger saints are having problems overcoming because the testimonies of the older saints are not being shared per Revelation 12:11.

This is so rich!! Thank you for speaking so openly about a very difficult and covered up subject. So many times, some churches become about programs and agendas and people get lost in the mix as agendas and immature people try to lead never having experienced life as their congregation has...nor do they know how to even minister to their members, or people from different walks.

The most dangerous church is the one they preach their spiritual encounters instead of the Gospel.

Pastor of church spoke against racism on my birthday two years ago. I already knew there is an issue with that at predominantly Caucasian church to this day, I haven't and will not join. I was in Bible study class with one other lady of my race who had been there for many years. I noticed how she thought she had to prove herself to them at my expense. Christmas of 2021 one of women had Christmas party& I wasn't invited to. They spent time with one another outside of church but not with me. Time came where I didn't have car to get to church which is 11 miles from where I live. First time in my life that Ive had to deal with racism,because other races treated me better than my own. For years I lived that way. I brought topic up to other black friends of mine two weeks ago and they ignored it. There is one lady at church who goes out of her to kiss all black people on cheek. I saw her yesterday. I was sort of annoyed the first time she did that,but now I look for her. I only attend church twice a month now as not to be burden to lady who picks me up. She lives not too far from me. She was member of my former church and God put her back in my life. She saw my oldest son yesterday for first time in 21 years. Maybe God will use this to get me to love my own race more& them to love me.

This !!! More of this . So many hurting .

I truly enjoyed this conversation! Well done ladies, more grace to you all. And Ms. Hill, you truly are a blessing. Every time you open your mouth it’s with wisdom and you’re soooo relatable.

I felt proud that Jackie was so eloquent in her delivery!

I definitely needed this. My church leaders hurt me recently and I've been trying so hard not to let it affect my relationship with the Lord. But now every time I'm in my church, I feel really vulnerable and scrutinized. This helped.