In this episode, Pastor Nic sits down with Jill Reasa, director of High Point Church's Oaks ministry, and talks about the ethics of information sharing within a church community. They explore how church leaders should handle sensitive personal information, focusing on balancing the need for appropriate disclosure with maintaining confidentiality and discretion. The conversation covers various aspects of pastoral care, including when and how to share information up the church's leadership hierarchy, the differences between gossip and necessary disclosure, and the importance of having proper confidants and reporting structures. They emphasize that while the church aims to keep sensitive information within the smallest necessary circle, certain situations require broader disclosure for the safety and wellbeing of both individuals and the congregation. The discussion also delves into biblical principles regarding speech, confrontation, and church discipline, while addressing modern psychological concepts and mandatory reporting requirements. Throughout the conversation, they stress that the goal is to handle information in ways that promote healing and spiritual growth while maintaining trust and protecting both vulnerable individuals and the broader church community. They emphasize that their approach aims to be both biblically faithful and practically wise, recognizing that different situations require different levels of confidentiality and disclosure.

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Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)