Why Does Deconstruction Scare Pastors?

Why does deconstruction scare pastors? Deconstruction, despite contrary reactions, is not a dirty word and should not be viewed as the enemy of the church. In fact, deconstruction is actually what churches have always hoped for congregants – examine their faith for themselves, consider it, dig into it and take ownership of their own beliefs. In a nutshell, they wanted congregants to deconstruct. The presumption, of course, was that the deconstruction process would result in a robust, reconstructed faith, preferably with glaring similarities of their parents and/or pastors. This, by the majority, is not what has been happening in the lives of younger generations.

Lately, though, this deconstruction process has expanded beyond just those younger generations. Adults of all ages and stages are questioning aspects of their faith, churches, and spiritual upbringings in ways they never have before. As they navigate the unknown, many deconstructionists, having their eyes opened to things they never before considered, are asking themselves, “What now?” When speaking of deconstruction, Justin Boothby, founder of Neighbor Collective, had this to say:

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