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Food Ministry | Homeless Ministry | Make Disciples | Post-Abortion Recovery Ministries | Prison Ministry | Pro-Life Ministry | Sexual Brokenness | Short-Term Mission Trips | Sports Ministry | Support Our Troops | Trafficking Ministries
Food Ministry | Homeless Ministry | Make Disciples | Post-Abortion Recovery Ministries | Prison Ministry | Pro-Life Ministry | Sexual Brokenness | Short-Term Mission Trips | Sports Ministry | Support Our Troops | Trafficking Ministries
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Abuse Recovery Ministry Services (ARMS). "Transforming lives through healing and intervention. . . . Our mission is to provide a safe and empowering environment for survivors to heal, while also offering intervention programs for individuals who have caused harm. At ARMS, we understand the devastating impact of domestic violence on individuals, families, and communities. We aim to help survivors heal, regain control of their lives, and rebuild their futures. Through our Her Journey program, we offer a free 15-week faith-based program designed to assist women ages 14 and older healing from current and past abuse."
Here are some ways you can get involved in the ministry. And if you need help (perhaps you are being controlled by your partner or experiencing other kinds of abuse . . . or find yourself wanting to control your partner), visit this page to reach out for help. |
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ChurchLeaders. Article by Gricel Medina and Ryan Ashton: "A Safe Place for Victims of Abuse." Is your church a safe place?
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Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention. "Equipping Christians to protect the next generation." Stated mission: "To support Christian ministries in child protection and abuse prevention through awareness, accreditation, and resources. |
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FOCUS Ministries. "FOCUS Ministries is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to offering hope, encouragement, education, and assistance to women and families who are struggling in difficult circumstances, especially dysfunctional marriages, spousal abuse (domestic violence), separation, or divorce. FOCUS Ministries also offers education and training for individuals, churches, and organizations who want to help."
Ways you can get involved:
Ways you can get involved:
- Become a prayer warrior
- Partner financially
- Start a FOCUS support group in your area
- Help educate your church or women's group by inviting the FOCUS team to do a seminar
- Represent FOCUS in your area
- Become a FOCUS volunteer
- Support their Homes of Refuge
Focus on the Family. Series: "Emotional Abuse in the Local Church." Also read about FOCUS, their ministry to abuse victims. Learn how to make your church a safer place. They offer training to churches, organizations, and individuals who want to help support victims of domestic violence.
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GRACE. Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment. Mission: to empower Christian communities to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse. "Through education, consultation, and accountability, GRACE believes we can work together for the sake of those who have been abused. . . . Doing more to protect children and prevent the abuse of adults requires a culture change. GRACE’s Safeguarding Initiative helps your church, school, or any other religious community implement “best practices” to protect the vulnerable as well as address the underlying reasons abuse flourishes. " Visit the site to learn more about the process. |
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Protect My Ministry. "Protect My Ministry can help you fill the gaps in your risk management strategy. With thousands of ministries served across all fifty states we are committed to helping faith-based organizations maintain a safe environment, so they can focus on fulfilling their mission." Protect My Ministry will help you with background checks, child security and protection . . . and so much more! |
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Refuge Ministries. "Helping families find healing from domestic abuse." A comprehensive program that offers ministry to abusers, survivors, and their children. Visit their site to learn more about what they do and how you can start a Refuge location in your area. |
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Revive Our Hearts. "Seeing the Unseen Victims of Domestic Abuse in Your Church." Excellent article by Darby Strickland, who works for the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation and has written two booklets and helped develop the curriculum Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused, a free web-based training for leaders who minister to abuse victims.
