The church I grew up in was the center of our social life; I felt loved and accepted by this extended "family." That little body of believers provided an unshakable foundation of values and understanding, which I still hold firmly.
The greatest contribution the church can make is to draw families to the person of Jesus Christ in an attitude of genuine repentance and renewal. Nothing brings husbands, ...
Urgent care situations require a response from church leaders. This overview outlines major steps you should take in addressing a couple's divorce. These steps are explored in greater depth and detail in the remainder of this packet.
Immediate Concerns
1. Decide whether to wait to be asked to help or to take the initiative. Waiting may make you more effective, but it can also allow a person's situation ...
Church leaders are daunted by the task of ministering to broken marriages in a culture that provides an easy, and oftentimes non-biblical, way out. In this article, David Seamands brings a missionary's approach to serving, healing, and transforming the marriages of a fallen world.
The church can no longer take lightly the state of marriage in America. I have come to believe that ...
Fifty percent of marriages today will end in divorce. Because these numbers are consistent for both Christians and non-Christians, the church must learn to respond lovingly to this group of hurting people. Divorce is profoundly painful, and a better understanding of the difficulties and needs of a divorced person will provide us with the sensitivity and wisdom required to ...
Many men and women find help and healing in specialized care once their divorce is finalized. Here is one pastor's checklist for making an effective referral:
Pastors and church leaders can easily find themselves lacking either the time or the qualifications for a given situation. When that happens, they need to make a referral. Each situation is unique, but I try to follow a few basic ...
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