The Roadblock the Church Isn’t Talking About (But Must)

Spiritual formation is central to the Church’s mission, but unaddressed trauma is quietly blocking growth. Many disciples know Scripture—but carry wounds that distort how they relate to God, themselves, and others. This article calls churches to become trauma-informed—naming pain, equipping leaders, and integrating healing into discipleship. Because healing isn’t separate from formation—it is formation. The Church was meant to be a refuge. It’s time to make it one.