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When Home Hurts : A Guide for Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church by Jeremy Pierre and Greg Wilson (2021, Uk-Trade Paper)
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PublisherChristian Focus Publications
ISBN-101527107221
ISBN-139781527107229
eBay Product ID (ePID)23050398685
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Book TitleWhen Home Hurts : a Guide for Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicChristian Ministry / Counseling & Recovery
Publication Year2021
GenreReligion
AuthorJeremy Pierre, Greg Wilson
FormatUk-Trade Paper
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ReviewsWhen Home Hurts is the theologically rich, field tested approach to domestic abuse intervention that the Church needs today., Greg Wilson and Jeremy Pierre have written an exceptional book that should be required reading for pastors, counsellors, and ministry leaders in the church. Comprehensive in its scope and compassionate in its approach, I have no doubt that we will be returning to this resource time and time again to offer competent, biblical, gracious counsel to the abused.Wilson and Pierre bring a level of theological clarity on the topic of abuse that is both compelling and convincing. With their help your hearts and minds will be equipped to offer solid and informed counsel as well as grounding your trust, hope, and faith in our merciful and compassionate Saviour. I cannot commend this book more heartily., An excellent treatment of one of the most challenging topics facing the church today. Pierre and Wilson have tackled abuse in a way that is both practical and theologically robust. Church leaders and counsellors will want to read this now to gain a better understanding of abuse from several important perspectives, but then have it stored on a handy bookshelf for the sad day you need its contents in a time of crisis in the life of someone you love and shepherd., Written by wise and experienced church leaders, for church leaders, this book takes an extremely practical approach rooted in very clear and thoughtful theological categories. I am thrilled that this book finally exists!, This helpful resource will alleviate the concern and stress that will come in these difficult situations by helping define what your roles are and what they are not, giving you a plan and procedures to follow, and identifying key sources of support. I cannot recommend it higher., Few experiences of suffering appear more overwhelming and complex than domestic abuse. This book will equip you with relevant truths of the gospel so that you can respond with strength, peace, and simplicity., Domestic Abuse is among the most misunderstood and mismanaged issues facing the church today. Pastors and ministry leaders often feel unprepared to address all the complexities related to such a difficult topic. I thank God that Greg Wilson and Jeremy Pierre have made that difficult task a little easier by offering the church a Biblical resource designed to help you help others. When Home Hurts is the theologically rich, field tested approach to domestic abuse intervention that the Church needs today.
SynopsisThis book is intended to equip pastors, church leaders and church members to respond with the heart of God to situations of domestic abuse that occur in their local church. Jeremy Pierre and Greg Wilson write in a very practical, pastoral way that acknowledges the reality and the horror of domestic abuse, but also the reality and power of God to heal. It will be a helpful guide to anyone who suspects abuse within their church family but is unsure how to help. Book jacket., A pastoral guide to dealing wisely with domestic abuse in the local church. This book is intended to equip pastors, church leaders and church members to respond with the heart of God to situations of domestic abuse that occur in their local church. Prioritising the safety of the victim at all times, Jeremy Pierre and Greg Wilson seek to help you be the kind of church leader, church member, friend, parent, sibling, or neighbour who responds wisely. We want the church to be a new normal for those grown accustomed to abuse. A home that doesn't hurt those inside, but instead welcomes them into the tender care of the Lord. Split into three sections, When Home Hurts begins with an overview to provide a framework for understanding abuse and the people caught up in it, before moving on to advice on how to help in the short and long terms. This very practical, pastoral book acknowledges the reality and the horror of domestic abuse, but also the reality and power of God to heal. It will be a helpful guide to anyone who suspects abuse within their church family but is unsure how to help without making things worse. The five appendices at the end of the book offer helpful answers to difficult questions as well as additional resources. Section 1 - How to Understand Abuse Understanding Your Role as Agent of God's Love Understanding Abuse Dynamics Discerning Abuse Dynamics Section 2 - How to Help in the Short Term Caring for the Victim Confronting the Abuser Considering Collateral Damage Section 3 - How to Help in the Long Term Helping the Move from Victim to Overcomer Helping the Move from Abuser to Servant Leading Your Church to Respond with Wisdom and Compassion Additional Resources: Appendix A - FAQs in the Initial Stages Appendix B - FAQs on Separation, Divorce, and Reunification After Abuse Appendix C - The Authority of Scripture and Abuse Research Appendix D - Resources Appendix E - Care Advocate Role Description, A pastoral guide to dealing wisely with domestic abuse in the local church. This book is intended to equip pastors, church leaders and church members to respond with the heart of God to situations of domestic abuse that occur in their local church. Prioritising the safety of the victim at all times, Jeremy Pierre and Greg Wilson seek to help you be the kind of church leader, church member, friend,parent, sibling, or neighbour who responds wisely. We want the church to be a new normal for those grown accustomed to abuse. A home that doesn't hurt those inside, but instead welcomes them into the tender care of the Lord. Split into three sections, When Home Hurts begins with an overview to provide a framework for understanding abuse and the people caught up in it, before moving on to advice on how to help in the short and long terms. This very practical, pastoral book acknowledges the reality and the horror of domestic abuse, but also the reality and power of God to heal. It will be a helpful guide to anyone who suspects abuse within their church family but is unsure how to help without making things worse. The five appendices at the end of the book offer helpful answers to difficult questions as well as additional resources. Section 1 - How to Understand Abuse Understanding Your Role as Agent of God's Love Understanding Abuse Dynamics Discerning Abuse Dynamics Section 2 - How to Help in the Short Term Caring for the Victim Confronting the Abuser Considering Collateral Damage Section 3 - How to Help in the Long Term Helping the Move from Victim to Overcomer Helping the Move from Abuser to Servant Leading Your Church to Respond with Wisdom and Compassion Additional Resources: Appendix A - FAQs in the Initial Stages Appendix B - FAQs on Separation, Divorce, and Reunification After Abuse Appendix C - The Authority of Scripture and Abuse Research Appendix D - Resources Appendix E - Care Advocate Role Description
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