Pastoring Evolving Faiths: Guiding Spiritual Seekers in the Messy Process of Faith Deconstruction and Reconstruction

Faith deconstruction has become a defining religious and cultural phenomenon in 21st century America. For those seeking to retain an authentic spirituality while challenging the authoritarian and regressive doctrines of their traditional church, it can be a revitalizing practice. Yet spiritual seekers often feel disconnected and lost in the process. How do we pastor those who are deconstructing their faith, and guide them toward a healthy reconstruction? In Pastoring Evolving Faiths, Dr Stephen Schmidt offers practical insights and theological reflection for leaders walking alongside individuals in the messy, often painful work of reimagining their relationship with God and the church. He provides a compassionate and hopeful framework for creating safe spaces where spiritual seekers can explore, ask difficult questions, and find a renewed path toward a deeper, more inclusive, and progressive faith.