When people encounter a crisis, they often turn to ministry
leaders, who may feel unprepared to guide them. Families face a multitude of
challenges, from depression and anxiety to relational conflict to trauma
and abuse. Providing the right resources and tools to help church members
navigate their journeys is a solid starting place for every pastor and ministry
leader.
Ministering to Families in Crisis provides
leaders with an essential shelf reference for supporting your community's
mental and emotional health. In each chapter, Christian leaders with unique
expertise address common ministry challenges, providing evidence-based insights
and practical suggestions. The book covers a full range of topics affecting
families, marriages, children, and teens―including mental illness, LGBTQ+
issues, divorce, disability, poverty, racial trauma, and technology use.
Contributors guide leaders on how to provide care and when to offer referrals.
Whatever members' background or experience, the church is a spiritual family that God designed to contribute to their formation and sense of belonging. This book gives ministers the tools and encouragement they need to help family members find hope amid the storms of life.
Get it today at Amazon or InterVarsity Press.
This excellent resource includes Chapter 8 which is entitled "Handling Divorce as a Ministry Leader: Tutorial from a Family Lawyer" by Regent Law Professor Lynne Marie Kohm.
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