Violence among us : ministry to families in crisis / [print]
Brenda Branson, Paula J. Silva ; foreword by Tim Clinton.
- first edition.
- Valley Forge, Pennsylvania : Judson Press, (c)2007.
- xvi, 150 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction -- Discovering her journey, validating her pain -- Understanding the dynamics of family violence -- All abuse hurts! -- Why does she stay? -- Inside the mind of an abuser -- Effects of family violence -- Helping men who are victims -- Terror in the parsonage -- Counseling dos and don'ts -- The church's role and response -- Spiritual direction -- What does the Bible say? -- Preventing family violence.
9780817015152
2007002846
Church work with dysfunctional families. Family violence--Religious aspects--Christianity. Families--Religious aspects--Christianity.