RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR
SHEPHERDING TEAM MEMBERS
If you're going to engage in abuse intervention ministry, we recommend you take advantage of the following educational and ministry support resources:
Books
· From Pride to Humility: A Biblical Perspective by Stuart Scott
· Self-Centered Spouse: Help for Chronically Broken Marriages by Brad Hambrick
· Domestic Abuse: Recognize, Respond, Rescue by Darby Strickland
· Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Abuse and Helping Victims by Darby Strickland
· Called to Peace: A Survivor’s Guide to Finding Peace and Healing After Domestic Abuse by Joy Forrest
Free E-Books
· God’s Protection of Women: When Abuse is Worse than Divorce by Herbert Vander Lugt
Blogs
· Domestic Abuse Victims: Sinners or Sufferers? by Chelsey Gordon
· Not as They Seem: Anticipating Deception in Domestic Abuse Cases by Chelsey Gordon
· Why the Gospel is Especially Good News for Domestic Abuse Victims by Chelsey Gordon
· Personal Soul Care for Those in Domestic Abuse Counseling by Chelsey Gordon
Training Resources
· The Heart of Domestic Abuse: Step by Step Abuser Intervention for Biblical Counselors
This twelve-unit online course from Chris Moles (based off his book, The Heart of Domestic Abuse: Gospel Solutions for Men Who Use Control and Violence in the Home - see above), was created to prepare church leaders and biblical counselors to recognize domestic abuse and respond to abusive men with the help and hope of the gospel. By completing this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to call abusive men to repentance and provide necessary accountability. Please note, this course is already included with each PeaceWorks University membership (under Core Curriculum) at no additional cost.
· 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.
· IBCD Domestic Abuse Observation Videos featuring Chris Moles and Jeremy Pierre
Podcasts