HELPING OTHERS
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You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, |
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Helping Her Get Free
Susan Brewster, MSSW "When new clients come to me asking, 'Is there anything else we can do to help her? We've tried everything we know,' they want more than a list of resources or advocacy tips. They are frantically searching for a new perspective, one which allows them to think differently about domestic violence and their potential roles as helpers. I wrote this book to give specific tools and ideas to anyone willing to be that special person in an abused woman's life. If you are that special person, this book is for you." |
Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute.
Psalm 82:3
Psalm 82:3
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Becoming a Church That Cares Well for the Abused
Brad Hambrick, Rachel Denhollander, et al Churches and advocates, RUN! Don't walk . . . get this powerful resource in the hands of your leaders. Nowhere will you find a more accessible, thorough plan for identifying supporting victims of domestic abuse and violence. You may purchase the book, but it is also available as a FREE download for Kindle or your computer--there's absolutely no obstacle to your having this helpful material! At the link below, you'll also find FREE videos in which authors narrate their chapters verbatim. |
He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind,
to set at liberty those who are oppressed.
Luke 4:19
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The Heart of Domestic Abuse
Chris Moles "Domestic abuse and violence are on the rise in our culture today, and just as prevalent in the church of Jesus Christ as it is in the population at large. With an estimated one-fourth of women in the church living with abuse and violence, pastors and biblical counselors need ot have the resources to offer hope and help. From his vast experience in batterer intervention, and his training in biblical counseling, Chris Moles encourages godly men in the church to call abusive men to repentance and accountability through the power of the Holy Spirit. Here is a valuable resource for every church leader and Christian man." |
Website and program: Churches that Heal
Dr. Henry Cloud
Did you know more than 9 in 10 Gen Z adults say they have experienced at least one physical or emotional symptom because of stress, such as feeling depressed or sad? I’m sure that number breaks your heart as much as it does mine.
This issue is not one solely happening outside the walls of the Church. The reality is, many pastors and churchgoers are suffering from a whole range of emotional problems: mental health issues, stress-related side effects, relationship challenges, and performance issues. I truly think Churches That Heal could be the answer for so many people inside our churches and in our communities.
The Churches That Heal Church Program begins by encouraging the local church to take their pastoral team and staff through personal healing. We will also train your staff to administer this healing to others — equipping you to launch a healing movement in your church. Helping our communities with their mental health can often feel like such a big hill to climb that we don’t even know where to start. That’s why the Church Program makes it easy for you and gives you the exact right next steps.
Now, more than ever, is the time for the Church to rise up and be the place where the hurting can find the healing they need.
This issue is not one solely happening outside the walls of the Church. The reality is, many pastors and churchgoers are suffering from a whole range of emotional problems: mental health issues, stress-related side effects, relationship challenges, and performance issues. I truly think Churches That Heal could be the answer for so many people inside our churches and in our communities.
The Churches That Heal Church Program begins by encouraging the local church to take their pastoral team and staff through personal healing. We will also train your staff to administer this healing to others — equipping you to launch a healing movement in your church. Helping our communities with their mental health can often feel like such a big hill to climb that we don’t even know where to start. That’s why the Church Program makes it easy for you and gives you the exact right next steps.
Now, more than ever, is the time for the Church to rise up and be the place where the hurting can find the healing they need.
Patrick Doyle answers common questions on abuse:
Patrick Doyle is a Christian counselor who grew up with an abusive father. God led Patrick into the ministry of helping others deal with psychological, emotional, mental, and spiritual issues in a biblical way. I've received much help from viewing his interviews on The Dove, and am including some relevant material for this page:
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Recognize and Prevent Emotional Abuse
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Two Reasons Why Women Stay in Harmful Relationships
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