Intro to Healthy Boundaries

Intro to Healthy Boundaries
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Nov. 19 (12-4p EST)
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Good boundaries are a blessing. They are important guidelines that help our relationships take shape and establish a solid foundation for life-giving ministry. We cross boundaries & betray sacred trust when we disregard a parishioner’s separateness or exploit their vulnerability to meet our own needs (intentionally or otherwise). Boundaries in ministry settings make it clear who is pastor and who is congregant—not in a hierarchical manner, but in a way that keeps people from unhealthily merging. Over time, boundaries foster the development of safer spaces and trust, spaces where faith can flourish.