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- Title: Abuse in the Church: Healing the Body of Christ
- Author : Lea Karen Kivi
- Release Date : January 19, 2014
- Genre: Christianity,Books,Religion & Spirituality,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 1241 KB
Description
If you have been abused or you know someone who has, if you are in any way connected to this most heinous crime, if you want a roadmap to navigate your way back to sound emotional and spiritual health, if you want to understand the complexities of abusive situations, if you want guidance from an inspired Christian writer, then you should read this book. It is ideal both for the individual and for group participants. – Ken Hills, Retired Teacher and Clergy Abuse Survivor
This book is written with solid knowledge of scripture, deep spirituality, and a heartfelt reflection on the author’s life experience. I feel this work will be helpful, comforting, and energizing to many. – The Rev. Canon Allan Budzin, Anglican Diocese of Toronto
Written by a survivor of clergy abuse, this book provides biblical principles and practical tips for responding to various forms of abuse in the Church for:
Survivors of abuse
Church and business leaders responsible for abuse / harassment policies and procedures
Supporters of abused persons: Pastors, lawyers, therapists, friends, family members, lay members of church communities – all those who want to provide spiritual or emotional support to survivors
Also included – interviews with these other voices of healing from three countries and two continents, comprised of victim advocates, health care providers, and church leaders:
Bill Casey
Sr. Nuala Kenny, M.D.
Marion Kelly
Virginia Saldanha
Rev. Paul Scuse
Fr. Thomas M. Rosica, CSB
Lea Karen Kivi, M.A. is the president of Angela’s Heart Communications Inc. in Toronto, Canada. As a survivor of clergy abuse, she has been engaged by religious communities to educate church leaders on professional boundaries in ministry, and to provide input for survivor-friendly clergy abuse policies and complaint handling procedures. She is also the author of the related book: A Survivor’s Journey through the Bible.