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OUR MANDATE:
TO EQUIP CHURCHES WITH RESOURCES TO BUILD EFFECTIVE MINISTRIES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LEADERS AND PARTICIPANTS. OUR TEAM: - HILARY ANDERMATT - HELEN DOEF - JOHN FEDDES - GORDON WINKEL (CHAIR) |
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Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing By Jay Stringer Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing is a ground-breaking resource that explores the “why” behind self-destructive sexual choices. The book is based on research from over 3,800 men and women seeking freedom from unwanted sexual behavior, be that the use of pornography, an affair, or buying sex. 
Power has a God-given role in human relationships and institutions, but it can lead to abuse when used in unhealthy ways. Speaking into current #metoo and #churchtoo conversations, this book shows that the body of Christ desperately needs to understand the forms power takes, how it is abused, and how to respond to abuses of power. Although many Christians want to prevent abuse in their churches and organizations, they lack a deep and clear-eyed understanding of how power actually works. Internationally recognized psychologist Diane Langberg offers a clinical and theological framework for understanding how power operates, the effects of the abuse of power, and how power can be redeemed and restored to its proper God-given place in relationships and institutions. This book not only helps Christian leaders identify and resist abusive systems but also shows how they can use power to protect the vulnerable in their midst. Trauma expert Dr. Diane Langberg on how to respond—systemically, and individually.  Dr. Diane Langberg started practicing psychology 45 years ago—when the only way to understand trauma was by studying her clients, rather than her books.
She joins the Better Samaritan podcast to discuss power and abuse in the church, how to respond when a friend opens up to you about abuse, and what abuse victims should do: find a safe person. |