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This short book encourages doubt-filled Christians with the truths of Scripture--shifting their perspective to see themselves as God sees them, comforting their hearts with the abundant love initiated by God, and teaching them to receive this love through the gifts Christ has given them.
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 neighbor who responds wisely. We want the church to be a new normal for those grown accustomed to abuse. A home that doesnâ¿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 â¿ How to Understand AbuseUnderstanding Your Role as Agent of Godâ¿s LoveUnderstanding Abuse DynamicsDiscerning Abuse DynamicsSection 2 â¿ How to Help in the Short TermCaring for the VictimConfronting the AbuserConsidering Collateral DamageSection 3 â¿ How to Help in the Long TermHelping the Move from Victim to OvercomerHelping the Move from Abuser to ServantLeading Your Church to Respond with Wisdom and CompassionAppendix A â¿ FAQs in the Initial StagesAppendix B â¿ FAQs on Separation, Divorce, and Reunification After AbuseAppendix C â¿ The Authority of Scripture and Abuse ResearchAppendix D â¿ ResourcesAppendix E â¿ Care Advocate Role Description
Written as a step-by-step guide for pastors, this practical book provides an overview of the pastoral counseling process and offers suggestions for cultivating a culture of discipleship in a church. A 9Marks book.
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