Self-disclosure and Christian ministry
I have been thinking a lot about self-disclosure lately. On Blogs, in sermons, in person, in groups or in one-to-one situations.
Preachers sometimes tell incredibly personal stories about their mistakes or experiences, including their sexual purity, how much money they earn or the issues they struggle with.
Additionally, some people tell very personal and intimate details of their lives to people they mentor.
As a person who has been burnt quite badly by some instances of self-disclosure ( both in the blogging world and in mentoring relationships) I’m a bit once-bitten twice shy.
