Publisher's Synopsis
"Brave Church seeks to help readers create "brave spaces" in congregations and faith communities so that sharing stories and intentional listening can occur. This seven-week study will present the following topics: miscarriage/infertility, domestic violence, mental illness, racism, and sexuality. Each chapter will follow a similar pattern: opening quote or prayer, instructive prose, encouragement from a leader who is wrestling with the topic in his or her community and creating a safe space for conversation, and discussion questions. The reader will gain confidence in understanding why churches can be (and are called to be) the place for difficult conversations. Readers will gain tools for listening with openness, empathy, and respect to those who have different opinions and life experiences"--.
