I am frequently asked for help in situations of abuse. Over the years I have had numerous opportunities to help counselors and counselees facing these terrible situations. For quick reference, this page contains all of my materials on abuse accessible online. May this material help you to love those who have been tragically hurt.
A few years ago, I wrote two blogs expressing concern that biblical counselors need to approach the very sensitive and important issue of abuse in a scripturally balanced way. You can find …
Recent news reports have revealed the sad reality of several adult women who were victims of sexual misconduct by a man in spiritual leadership. The following article offers suggestions for the counselor …
During the COVID crisis, restrictions have been put in place which have sometimes kept people apart for the purpose of safety. For counseling cases in which there has been marital abuse the …
Do you remember playing the game Battleship when you were a kid? You would try to discover where your opponent had stationed his ships on a grid representing the ocean so you …
I am VERY excited about the new IBCD observation video series on spousal abuse. Dr. Jeremy Pierre of Southern Seminary does an amazing job of portraying the subtle …
Well-meaning church leaders often fail to
distinguish between ordinary marital conflict and situations in which
one spouse is abusing the other. The abusive spouse, usually the
husband, is often able to manipulate …
I
have been involved in several counseling cases in which a grown woman
reveals that she was sexually abused in her childhood. The circumstances
were never reported to the authorities, nor had …
Sadly, I have been witness to a discouraging pattern in local
churches as they handle cases involving abuse. It begins as church
leaders are made aware of a situation in which a …
BCC Staff: Today
we finish a two-part blog about domestic abuse by Dr. Jim Newheiser. He
continues to evaluate common statements you hear about ministering to
those who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We …
BCC Staff: Today
and tomorrow we are running a two-part blog about domestic abuse by Dr.
Jim Newheiser. He offers a lot of food for thought, and we hope you are
well …
I recently learned that a missionary whom I have known and trusted
for twenty years has, for his entire adult life, been a sexual predator.
He was respected, even revered, both by …
Victims of abuse suffer greatly and need help. This session will teach you to offer compassionate biblical counsel to a victim of abuse as well as providing practical instruction on how to …
These books, available in English and Spanish, present biblical help for helping someone who has been abused and helping the angry. The Lord Jesus was a friend to the hurting, and he is available to help those who seek him.
