A Guide toward Protection, Refuge, and Hope
(New Growth Press)
This resource brings together seasoned counselors and ministry leaders to help churches care wisely for families impacted by abuse. With clarity and gentleness, it outlines what safety looks like, how to respond well, and how to support those who are walking through the darkest valleys. It’s practical without being clinical, and hopeful without minimizing harm.
At the heart of this work is a simple truth: when a church understands the dynamics of abuse, it can become a place of protection instead of confusion. The book urges us toward careful listening, steady presence, and responses shaped by both wisdom and compassion.
This guide stands as a reminder that the work of caring for the vulnerable is sacred work. It invites helpers, leaders, and ordinary believers to move slowly, think deeply, and respond with courage. In a world where harm can be hidden for far too long, resources like this help the church become a shelter — a place where truth is honored, safety is prioritized, and hope can begin to breathe again.
Contributing Authors Include:
- Chris Moles
- Greg Wilson
- Darby Strickland
- Brad Hambrick
- Kirsten Christianson
- Shannon McCoy
- Joy Forrest
- Aaron New
- Jason Kovacs
- Nate Brooks
- Jonathan Holmes
- Garrett Higbee
(Names may vary slightly based on edition listings; this reflects the primary contributors publicly associated with the project.)
