“The enemy seeks to rob us of our potential, which often takes place by uprooting us from where God has planted us—the very place designed to prepare us for what God has planned for us. In Hope after Church Hurt, Joe Dobbins helps readers find purpose through their pain so they can avoid the trap of offense, find healing, and fulfill their God-given destiny.”

John Bevere, bestselling author and minister; cofounder, Messenger International and MessengerX

“Hope after Church Hurt will speak life, hope, and healing to those who have been hurt by someone in the church. This resource will help you recover from the pain and lead you toward your purpose.”

Jentezen Franklin, senior pastor, Free Chapel; New York Times bestselling author

“Joe Dobbins, a friend and an amazing pastor, offers a diagnosis, prescription, and reentry plan to help you or someone you love heal from church hurt. As each of us gets healthier, we help the church get healthier and in turn help the world. This is a book I recommend every pastor have available to give to the wounded.”

Tommy Barnett, pastor, Dream City Church, Phoenix; pastor, Los Angeles Dream Center

“Zechariah’s prophecy mentions ‘the wounds I was given at the house of my friends’ (Zechariah 13:6). Although we believe this prophecy speaks of Jesus’ experience on the cross, it also speaks of our experience in life. Many times life wounds are inflicted by our ‘spiritual friends’ in church. How do we handle these hurts? How can we be healed? Pastor Joe addresses both our wounds and healing in Hope after Church Hurt.”

Dr. Billy Wilson, president, Oral Roberts University; chair, Empowered21 and Pentecostal World Fellowship

“Unfortunately, church hurt is real and something that anyone involved in ministry for any length of time has witnessed. Joe Dobbins calls upon his life experience to address this critical topic and offers multiple pathways to ease the repercussions associated with it.”

Bishop Tim Hill, general overseer, Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee

“I love Jesus and still believe in the church. I am excited about Joe’s new book because I know it will bring hope and healing to every believer. God has an awesome plan for our lives, and He will greatly use the church to accomplish that plan. I know the Lord will use this book to help us step into an amazing future!”

Jabin Chavez, senior pastor, City Light Church, Las Vegas

“One of the most pervasive hidden pains in our world today is the pain of past church hurt. When we feel abandoned, judged, used, or abused by people we trusted within the church, the scars can be long-lasting and the road to recovery can feel uncertain. My friend Pastor Joe Dobbins understands church hurt, and his book is a safe refuge for anyone who is dealing with these scars. Joe is one of the most authentic and inspiring Jesus followers I’ve ever known. He’s the real deal. This book beautifully blends biblical truth, real-life stories, and creative strategies to illuminate a pathway toward healing. ...