The Sexually Healthy ChurchNäide

1. The Church and Brokenness

A truly healthy church acknowledges sexual brokenness instead of running away from it. Both the culture and the body of Christ are wounded in this area, and healing begins when we bring those wounds into the light of truth. Believe it or not, sexual brokenness can be an open door to experiencing Christ in a new and beautiful way. God’s design for His church is not perfection but transformation; a community where grace, truth, and accountability lead to freedom.

A sexually healthy church creates space for honest conversations about purity, addiction, intimacy, anorexia, and sexual trauma and provides as many resources as possible. It recognizes that both men and women need consistent discipleship and support. Recovery groups, retreats, and accountability ministries can provide safe places for healing from pornography, infidelity, abuse, and betrayal. When churches courageously address these topics and has a clear strategy for sexual purity, people begin to walk in restoration and hope.

Real examples of transformation already exist. Churches across the nation have seen thousands of men and women experience sexual purity and freedom through counseling, recovery programs, and resources like Clean, Lust Free Living, and Final Freedom. Partner Betrayal Trauma groups also bring much-needed healing for spouses who’ve been deeply wounded by their partners. These ministries prove that sexual wholeness in the church is not a dream, it’s very real, and it’s happening right now.

Every believer has a part to play. Each of us is a sexual being created in God’s image, and He calls us to grow in purity, passion, and purpose. He’s asking you to take your next step of healing or to help lead others toward freedom. A sexually healthy church is possible, but it requires commitment, honesty, and involvement from every member of the body. Together, we can help the church reflect the holiness and wholeness Christ desires for His Bride.

To dive deeper into restoring sexual wholeness in your own life, your relationships, and your church, watch The Sexually Healthy Church by Dr. Doug Weiss. This resource offers practical steps, biblical insight, and hope for individuals and communities seeking lasting freedom and purity. Click the link to get your copy today: The Sexually Healthy Church Digital Download

Reflection Questions:

1. Where do you see sexual brokenness affecting individuals or families within your church?
2. What resources could you, your family, your church, or your community provide to create safe, grace-filled spaces for healing?
3. How might God be calling you personally to grow, or to help others grow, in sexual and spiritual wholeness?