A Church for Those Who Have Been Rejected

Written By Teresa Hayes

Rejection is one of the deepest wounds a person can carry. It comes quietly through broken relationships, church hurt, abandonment, betrayal, or seasons when people misunderstood your calling and walked away. Over time, rejection can distort how we see ourselves—and even how we see God.

Yet Scripture reminds us of a powerful truth: God never rejects those who come to Him.

“Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.”
— Psalm 27:10 (NIV)

At The Dwelling Place, we believe the church should be a refuge for the rejected—not a place where wounds are deepened, but where hearts are restored.

When Rejection Shapes the Soul

Many people carry rejection silently. They attend church but feel unseen. They serve faithfully but feel overlooked. Others stop attending altogether because past church experiences left them wounded rather than healed.

Rejection can sound like:

  • “I don’t belong anywhere.”

  • “God uses everyone else, but not me.”

  • “I tried church, and it hurt too much.”

Jesus understands rejection deeply. He was rejected by religious leaders, misunderstood by His own community, and abandoned by those closest to Him. Yet He chose compassion over condemnation—and restoration over exclusion.

God’s Heart for the Rejected

Throughout Scripture, God consistently draws near to those the world pushes away.

  • David was rejected by his family before being chosen as king.

  • Joseph was rejected by his brothers before God elevated him.

  • Leah was rejected but seen by God.

  • Jesus welcomed the outcast, the sinner, and the broken.

God does not waste rejection—He redeems it.

“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”
— Psalm 118:22

What people discard, God often designs for purpose.

What Makes a Healing Church Different?

A church for the rejected is not perfect—but it is intentional. It creates space for people to breathe, heal, and encounter God’s presence without pressure to perform.

At The Dwelling Place, healing begins with three foundations:

1. God’s Presence Over Performance

We believe transformation happens in the dwelling presence of God, not through religious striving. People are invited to rest, not pretend.

“Lord, You have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.”
— Psalm 90:1

2. Teaching That Restores Identity

Sound, Spirit-led teaching helps people rediscover who they are in Christ—not through shame, but through truth, grace, and biblical understanding.

3. A Community That Sees and Covers

Healing accelerates in community. We cultivate an atmosphere where people are seen, supported, and loved as they are—while being gently guided toward who God has called them to be.

A Place to Belong Before You Believe Perfectly

If you have ever felt:

  • Spiritually homeless

  • Disconnected from church

  • Disqualified because of your past

  • Emotionally wounded by leadership or relationships

You are not alone—and you are not forgotten.

The church was never meant to be a place only for the polished. It was designed as a house of restoration for the weary, the wounded, and the searching.

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
— Psalm 147:3

You Are Welcome Here

The Dwelling Place exists for those who have been rejected, overlooked, or misunderstood—yet still sense God calling them deeper. This is a place to encounter His presence, rediscover your identity, and grow into the purpose He has always intended for you.

If you are searching for a church where healing is honored, teaching is foundational, and God’s presence is central—we invite you to join us.

You belong here.

Teresa Hayes