Description:
Tackling topics related to abuse, Created to Thrive will equip Christian leaders to respond wisely to reports of abuse and to create a space in their church or organization where all members can flourish.
Review Quotes:
"Created to Thrive is a rich and vital resource illuminating the varied facets of domestic violence and church abuse. This thorough compilation shines a light on abuse's most cruel reality, that of not being seen or believed or even realizing that the behavior one experiences is abusive. This book boldly names abuse, affirms God's heart for the survivor and equips the church to know how best to recognize and respond to those who are impacted by domestic violence. Created to Thrive gives the Body of Christ the tools she needs to bear witness to the Imago Dei in how we listen to, believe, advocate for, and protect those who have been harmed by abuse."-Sarah Ago, an ordained minister with the Evangelical Covenant Church and the President of SEARCH (Southeast Asia Rescue Coalition and Haven).
"This is a resource long overdue that addresses a critical need in the evangelical church. It is at the same time a healing ointment for past wounds and preventive medicine for the future. Christian patriarchy, sustained through the so-called "complementarian" movement, has taken a tragic toll on women in Christian ministry and marriage. Thank you, CBE, for the vital part you continue to play in helping all of God's people thrive!"-Ronald W. Pierce (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary), professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University