Out of the Wilderness: Honoring His Abusive Christian Father and Mother

Our news media seems to have daily stories of individuals who have been abused by clergy, church leaders, and even church organizations. Countless numbers of formerly faithful people avoid church because they were abused, while others, who are not religious participants, avoid experiencing faith communities because of what they have been hearing in news stories.

How do clergy, church leaders, and congregations help in the healing of these abused people and assist them to move beyond the pain...