Walking With Domestic Abuse Sufferers

Tragically, on average the police receive a call related to domestic abuse every 30 seconds1. This is a hidden and terrifying phenomenon, sadly prevalent in churches as well as the wider community. Spouses, partners, parents and (older) children are the perpetrators. But what should you do if you suspect someone in your church is a domestic abuse victim? How can you help them? This practical, sensitively written guide empowers church leaders and members to walk with suffers, and deal this massive, but hidden problem prevalent in churchs and wider communities. It offers lasting solutions to help bring victims to a place of freedom and peace, and reassures us that there is a way out and they can find real hope in Christ.

Reviews

Many of us are unaware of the enormous volume of people experiencing domestic abuse globally. This book is a hugely educational and enlightening explanation of such atrocities, which, without our awareness, could be happening in our very churches and neighbourhoods. It offers sound teaching for the professional counsellor as well as the untrained, enabling us to act wisely and decisively, helping and supporting such victims.

A must for every church! ― Fiona Castle – author, speaker and widow of Roy

A powerful and accessible introduction to this disturbing subject. A necessary and thoroughly Biblical part of any pastors toolkit. ― Graham Miller, Chief Servant @windy_london

Concise yet comprehensive, empathic but empowering, practical and prayerful – this small volume with be a big help to those suffering from domestic abuse as well as those supporting them. ― Dr Trevor Stammers, Reader in Bioethics, St Mary’s University and author of Love Lies Bleeding: When Intimacy turns to Abuse

Given that most of us have no idea how common domestic abuse is, nor how deeply it affects our relationships with God and other people, this book needs to be read twice, with some urgency, in every church. Read once, it will open our eyes to the scale of the problem which many in our churches are facing right now. Read a second time, it will help us make concrete plans to take actions which honour God and bring hope and help to those who suffer acutely. Our churches, and victims within them, will find the plain-speaking text and the excellent bulleted lists to be God’s wisdom. ― Dr Andrew Nicholls, Pastor of Dundonald Church and Deputy Director of Biblical Counselling UK

Book Description
Equips and empowers church leaders (and others) to deal with a massive, but hidden, problem prevalent in churches and wider communities, offering lasting solutions and genuine hope.

From the Back Cover
If only this book weren’t needed. If only men and women didn’t beat their partners. If only spouses didn’t cruelly manipulate and control. If only people didn’t bully elderly relatives . . .

Most incidents go under the radar, and it is estimated that only around a third come to the attention of the police.

This book goes right to the heart of the matter: the human heart. We see how to walk with sufferers and apply the Bible to everyday-life situations. We learn how to do ‘one anothering’ in our churches and communities.

While offering practical help, the author focuses strongly on lasting solutions that are achieved only through God’s power.

‘A hugely educational and enlightening explanation.’ Fiona Castle

‘Aims to help equip Christ’s people to be people of compassion.’ From the Series Preface by Steve Midgley

‘A necessary and thoroughly biblical part of any pastor’s tool kit.’ Graham Miller

‘A truly brilliant book.’ Andrew Nicholls

‘Concise yet comprehensive, empathetic but empowering, practical and prayerful.’ Trevor Stammers

‘Manages to cram in so much: compassion, experience, biblical wisdom and hope. Will introduce you to oppressed women, and you will love them more deeply.’ Edward T. Welch

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PROPERTIES
ISBN: 9781783595952
Producer: IVP UK
Product Code: 10043765
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 112
Release Date: 18.01.2018