A: The cost to purchase the Men of Peace Self-Paced Course is $497.00 per individual course participant and is to be paid as a one-time fee at the time of purchase. Please note, we do not take insurance, nor do we offer payment plans, scholarships, or group pricing options to course participants.

A: If you determine within seven days of purchase that you are dissatisfied with the course you may request a refund by emailing PeaceWorks (revchrismoles.assist@gmail.com) at which time we will refund the purchase price (minus processing fees). Once the refund has been issued, please expect five-ten business days for the refund to appear in your account.

A: The Men of Peace Self-Paced Course is the compilation of all of Chris Moles’ past Men of Peace coaching content plus brand-new material. This course includes fifty pre-recorded video/audio lessons from Chris Moles spanning ten course modules and a corresponding PDF workbook. This course will walk men through the three-fold Men of Peace process of Information, Transformation, and Reformation, educating and guiding men who are ready to take ownership of their abusive behaviors and surrender themselves fully to the Lord in true and lasting repentance. Please be aware this course does not include a direct coaching component with Chris Moles. Instead, this self-paced course is designed to be used within the context of an already established biblical counseling or coaching relationship, with the abusive man enlisting the discipleship and accountability support of a local counselor, pastor, or mentor. Once purchased, each course participant will have permanent access to all course materials.

The five episodes of The PeaceWorks Podcast listed below specifically outline the Men of Peace process that makes up the Men of Peace Self-Paced Course.

• Episode #245 - Men of Peace Process - Information

• Episode #246 - Men of Peace Process - Ownership

• Episode #247 - Men of Peace Process - Transformation

• Episode #248 - Men of Peace Process - Surrender

• Episode #249 - Men of Peace Process - Reformation

A: This course is an educational and guiding resource that can assist abusive men in taking ownership of their abusive behaviors and surrendering themselves fully to the Lord in true and lasting repentance. The results for each course participant will span a wide spectrum of outcomes that depend entirely on the course participant and his desire for and willingness to commit to the repentance process. We cannot guarantee or predict any such outcomes.

A: While Men of Peace is not affiliated with DAIP, the course will address all abuse tactics listed on the Duluth Model Power and Control Wheel (as it is the standard in domestic abuse intervention) along with the heart issues and theological motivations associated with them.

A: Course participants must have reliable internet access via a personal computer, tablet, or smartphone to properly stream course video and audio. The course workbook can be completed electronically using Adobe Acrobat Reader or manually by printing the PDF document. Participants must have a basic understanding of Adobe Acrobat Reader, the ability to type, and the ability to download/save/email the completed portions of the workbook when requested by their shepherding team.

A: PeaceWorks is unable to provide any individual coaching, accountability, or case management to course participants. Instead, this self-paced course is designed to be used within the context of an already established biblical counseling or coaching relationship, with the abusive man enlisting the discipleship and accountability support of a local counselor, pastor, or mentor. We believe the greatest potential for an abusive man’s accountability lies in his choice to take responsibility for his repentance process and to proactively invite a variety of people (counselors, advocates, pastors, church leaders, law enforcement, etc.) to, together, act as a shepherding team. The more expansive and diverse the roles of shepherding team members, the more effective the accountability will be.

We recommend that counselors utilizing the course ask their clients to purchase and complete the course, sharing completed course work with the counselor throughout, so they can regularly meet to review and discuss it together.

A: The Men of Peace Self-Paced Course is intended for evangelical, confessing Christian men.

A: Men of Peace is intended for any man who personally desires to take responsibility for and repent of the abusive patterns they’ve identified in themselves regardless of their current or future marital status.

A: The focus of this course is only to address the participant’s self-identified abusive patterns. We recommend that participants with distracting or debilitating co-occurring issues seek out additional counsel.

A: While PeaceWorks is compassionate toward any personal trauma or past victimization an abusive man may have experienced, the goal of this course is to address a man’s current abusive patterns. We recommend men seek out additional counsel if they desire to address past trauma.

A: If you are currently serving a sentence within the criminal justice system, under a protective order, or have engaged in physical violence, we'd encourage you to voluntarily admit yourself to a state-accredited Batterers Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP). You can do so by contacting your county resources and/or your local domestic abuse agency or shelter. To learn more about why we recommend BIPPs to men please listen to Episode #141 of The PeaceWorks Podcast - BIP Programs and Intervention. Chris Moles and Men of Peace will not participate in pre-trial diversions and the Men of Peace Self-Paced Course is not intended to replace any court ordered interventions.

A: We encourage each married participant to involve his spouse in his repentance process to whatever extent she is willing to participate. Assuming the spouse is willing, we’ve found the best way to ensure her representation in the repentance process is for the participant to include an advocate (of the spouse’s choosing) as a key voice in his self-assembled shepherding team. The role of this advocate would be to provide the participant’s spouse with on-the-ground support and representation. We believe an advocate's involvement is critical for both the care and support of the spouse as well as the accountability of the abusive man.

A: Some men choose to humbly and honestly engage with a resource like the Men of Peace Self-Paced Course even though they are initially unclear as to how they should think about or categorize their own behaviors or ways of thinking. As a result of willingly engaging with this course content and the education it provides, such men do sometimes find clarity concerning their abusive patterns. Other men may choose to engage unwillingly with the course content, all the while minimizing, denying, or blaming others for their abusive behaviors, ways of thinking, and subsequent consequences. If you have a genuine desire to learn about domestic abuse and to consider your spouse’s concerns and you are willing to engage humbly and honestly with the course content, you could definitely benefit from this resource.

A: We encourage each married participant to involve his spouse in his repentance process to whatever extent she is willing to participate. Assuming the spouse is willing, we’ve found the best way to ensure her representation in the repentance process is for the participant to include an advocate (of the spouse’s choosing) as a key voice in his self-assembled shepherding team. The role of this advocate would be to provide the participant’s spouse with on the ground support and representation. We believe an advocate's involvement is critical for both the care and support of the spouse as well as the accountability of the abusive man.

A: If your husband is not ready or willing to take responsibility for his abuse, then he may not be ready or willing to begin the honest, hard work necessary to the repentance process. Because the Men of Peace Self-Paced Course is designed specifically for men who personally desire to take responsibility for and repent of the abusive patterns they’ve identified in themselves, your husband’s lack of such desire would indicate he is not a good fit for this course.

A: If your husband does not choose to invite outside accountability, establish a shepherding team, and/or ensure your representation in his repentance process by including an advocate of your choosing, then he may not be ready or willing to take responsibility for and repent of the abusive patterns he’s identified in himself.

A: Unfortunately due to the large number of Men of Peace Self-Paced Course participants, PeaceWorks is unable to provide any coaching, accountability, or case management to course participants. If the shepherding team is not addressing your concerns, we recommend you continue to communicate your concerns to the advocate representing you. If the shepherding team continues to disregard your advocate when they communicate your concerns, we recommend you continue working with your advocate one-on-one to pursue your own safety and sanity.

A: PeaceWorks is unable to provide any individual coaching, accountability, or case management to the Men of Peace Self-Paced Course participants. Instead, this course is designed to be used within the context of an already established biblical counseling, coaching, or mentoring relationship. We believe the greatest potential for an abusive man’s accountability lies in his choice to take responsibility for his repentance process and to proactively invite a variety of people (counselors, advocates, pastors, church leaders, law enforcement, etc.) to, together, act as a shepherding team. The more expansive and diverse the roles of shepherding team members, the more effective the accountability will be. Your responsibilities will vary depending on your role on the shepherding team and the course participant’s willingness to involve your particular expertise. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of the course participant including an advocate (of the spouse’s choosing) as a key voice in his self-assembled shepherding team. The role of this advocate would be to provide the participant’s spouse with on-the-ground support and representation. We believe an advocate's involvement is critical for both the care and support of the spouse as well as the accountability of the abusive man.

We recommend the shepherding team meet regularly to review victim concerns, discuss the course participant’s repentance process (including his Men of Peace Self-Paced Course work), and enact any necessary accountability and consequences.

Please note, within the Introduction section of the Men of Peace Self-Paced Course, course participants will receive detailed direction on how to build a shepherding team. Please contact the course participant you are involved with for access to these directions.

A: We ask that the Men of Peace Self-Paced course content not be shared or reproduced. Access to the course itself is restricted only to the individual who has purchased the course. We recommend that men keep their team members updated on their progress throughout the course by sharing their completed course work with their shepherding team so they can regularly meet to review and discuss the content being learned and the self-reflection work being done.

We have created a Shepherding Team Support Packet as a means for helpers/shepherding team members to become familiar with the course material. Each team member must contact PeaceWorks via email (revchrismoles.assist@gmail.com) with the course participant's name and the date on which he purchased the course. After this, PeaceWorks will provide each shepherding team member with a Shepherding Team Support Packet containing two components:

— a five-part PDF document which includes information on shepherding team structure, educational and support resources for shepherding team members, FAQs, the Men of Peace Self-Paced Course Participant Check-list, and finally a copy of the Men of Peace Self-Paced Course Reflection and Application Workbook

— audio files of the Men of Peace Self-Paced Course Education Modules

A: To shepherding team members desiring ongoing education and case support, we offer monthly and annual subscriptions to PeaceWorks University. PeaceWorks University is our online membership site, which exists to train and support people helpers in a variety of ministry contexts to address domestic violence with the gospel of peace. PeaceWorks University has two main components: education and equipping through our online membership site and community building, peer support, and networking through our private PeaceWorks University Facebook Community group. Click here to learn more about PeaceWorks University.