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One Simple Question Regarding Vulnerability and Authenticity in Congregations

There are many "one anothers" that we hesitate to practice because we don't like tension, anxiety and uncomfortability that comes with making yourself vulnerable in front of others...expressing your true/authentic self. As much as we are about doing things in Bible ways it is rare that you find churches openly confessing sins one to another. To some, church might just feel like the least safe to be authentic...and that is a shame. So here is the question and let's really discuss this and share practical ways to work through this,

What will it take for churches and church leadership to give more space to vulnerability and authenticity in congregational life and worship?