Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away

I recently left full-time ministry due to some serious hurt and am wrestling with the greater theme of what it would look like to leave the church. I don't want to leave, but at the same time I feel too jaded to stay - at least in any form of ministry. Natalie's book "Raised to Stay" will give words to your pain, validate and honor where you've been, while still calling you to the relationship with Jesus (and his church) that you fell in love with in the first place. If you've ever been hurt by the church, or have ever wrestled with thoughts of just not going back, let this be your gentle nudge to PLEASE get this book. There is healing. There is hope. It's just kind of hard to see sometimes. This book is like the pair of glasses you've been searching for all along.

I couldn't put it down. It was well written and relevant. I would read it again and I highly recommend it. Jenilee R

Loved thus book if you have been hurt by church, discouraged, felt your plan has not come to fruition as you expected. Feel like giving up on God.... Or already have. Read this book. A clear, open and honest reflection on how to resolve church hurt issues.

Natalie’s transparency & humility is incredibly refreshing as she takes us on her journey. She makes you feel like you are taking a walk with an old trusted friend. The beautiful revelations she shares will heal, equip & reposition your heart.

If you or anyone you know has ever experience “church hurt” you need to buy this book. It is well written, and Natalie shares her own story and guides you though, all while pointing g the way to God. He didn’t hurt you, people did. Raised to Stay is powerful and eye opening. You won’t regret a second of it.