Have you ever had a mentoree struggling with just not being as ‘sure’ in their Christian convictions as they once were? The label ‘deconstruction’ gets thrown about with alarm by some and is used to describe developments further along this continuum that could lead to people taking a break, or even leaving faith communities.
One the things we can do as mentors in this space is to normalise doubt. In popular opinion, doubt might be the opposite to faith. Not so in the life of many who persevere in the Christian life. For some doubt isn’t just a fleeting experience, but a longer term companion spurring deeper searching. Continue reading “Embracing Doubt in Christian Mentoring”