Walking Through Deconstruction: How To Be A Companion In A Crisis Of Faith

Over the past few years, there have been a lot of new books published about deconstruction. All the ones that I have seen have been from a pastor, professor, or writer writing to the person who is deconstructing, acting as a guide through the process. Some of these books are very good, and I recommend them.

Other books are being written as tell-all memoirs from those hurt by the church who have no interest in healing the church. These painful stories are important to listen to, but the church is Christ’s bride, and I can’t get on board with projects that care nothing more than to see her burn.

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What I haven’t seen is a book from someone who has deconstructed writing back to the Church to serve the Church, helping explain what this ambiguous word called deconstruction even is and how we can foster relationships and churches that help people experience it without feeling rejected by those they love, their community, and most importantly, by God.

As someone who spent 10+ years deconstructing and reconstructing my faith, I have the opportunity to do that thanks to InterVarsity Press. I’m currently writing a book that aims to do exactly this. The book will be released on January 14, 2025.

This book is for pastors and parents, friends and leaders, and anyone else who knows and loves someone who is deconstructing their faith and wants to minister well to them. If that sounds like you and you are interested in this book, please consider pre-ordering today.

The church should be the place where people can ask questions, wrestle with God, and renew their faith. I hope this book helps you foster relationships and create churches that can do that.