what?
What is the ER Journey? ER stands for “Evangelical Recovery,” and many of us have been wounded, usually unintentionally yet deeply, by our experiences in the American evangelical church.
The Evangelical Recovery Journey is a three-week online community, limited to 12 others on a similar path, where you can tell your story, come to understand the predictable stages of faith, and why our narratives must evolve as we grow toward Christ.
why?
Despite the host of wonderful, Godward people in the evangelical movement, it is often troubled by a toxic blend of patriarchy, politicization, social exclusion, and destructive theologies. Which leads us needing a safe place to process our journey and find new narratives to support a healthier spirituality.
This short cohort is also a great way to move through “deconstruction” toward a more extensive “reconstruction” in The SOUL Journey starting in the Spring.
when?
Our first cohort will meet on three Sundays this coming Winter for two hours each week. Dates are January 19, January 26, and February 2, 2025
Online gatherings start 1pm ET / noon CT / 11am MT / 10am PT / 7pm CET on these three Sundays.
where?
All sessions will be run on Zoom and be facilitated by Jerome and/or Kellie Daley.
who?
Who is The ER Journey for? It’s for folks who are struggling with changes in their faith journey that are not welcome in the evangelical church. It’s for those looking to process through the anger and grief of losing a trusted faith community, but still hope for a new way of reconnecting with God, their own hearts, and the world at large.
In short, The Evangelical Recovery Journey is for those still love Jesus but the church, not so much. Maybe it’s simply for you!
how?
That’s the easy part: Go to this page to register for the Winter cohort before it fills up!
how much?
Financial commitment? That’s the beautiful part: We are committed to making both The ER Journey and The SOUL Journey available to absolutely everyone who wants to participate. So these cohorts are donation-based. If you can give a lot, give a lot. If you can give a little, then do that.
What about time commitment? In addition to the three online gatherings, we recommend the reading of a fantastic book by Brian McLaren called A Generous Orthodoxy, which you can see here.
content?
Here is a quick summary of what we will cover each week…
Letting Your Faith Evolve: the implications of Hagberg’s stages of faith.
Letting Your Heart Heal: the process from injury to recovery
Finding Your New Narratives: a post-evangelical perspective on trustworthy spirituality.
