Articles
Conflict Mediation Across Cultures: Pathways and Patterns
Believing not only that conflict is inevitable in human life but that it is essential and can be quite constructive, Augsburger proposes a shift to ...
Receiving Well: Eleven Tips for Helping Expats Come Home
Ok this is awkward. There’s a solid chance that the demographic which might best benefit from this post (and the brilliance in the comments that fo ...
Culture and Conflict Resolution
After years of relative neglect, culture is finally receiving due recognition as a key factor in the evolution and resolution of conflicts. Unfortu ...
Caring Enough To Confront
This classic book on Christian peacemaking teaches the reader how to build trust, cope with blame and prejudice, and be honest about anger and frus ...
5+ Questions to Ask a Visiting Missionary at Dinner
Ok, so you’re inviting a visiting missionary over for dinner. For sure you’ll ask them about their ministry and all they are experiencing God doing ...
Opinion | Evangelical sex abuse isn’t new. It’s been fueled by purity culture for decades.
We need to take a long look at the theological and structural conditions that enable abuse — starting with purity teachings that shame survivors....
Churches That Abuse
A look at churches that practice authoritarian leadership, manipulation, excessive discipline, and spiritual intimidation warns and informs readers ...
Safeguarding kids from sexual abuse
Teach kids of all ages - from under five to 15 - the skills they need when you're not around.
Author: Catherine Wilson
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How COVID-19 may increase domestic violence and child abuse
National crises ramp up stress among couples and families. Psychologists identify the risks and point to resources that can help.
EIGHT CRUCIAL STEPS: Preventing and Recognizing MK Abuse
Nearly two years ago, I wrote an article titled "Speak It" that garnered significant attention. This is a follow-up post providing parents with con ...
The Spiritual Impact of Sexual Abuse, 5-pack
Are you ministering to someone whose trauma of sexual abuse has shattered their trust in God? If the abuse happened when they were a child, they ma ...
Recovering from Churches That Abuse
This book is a healing balm for those who have been spiritually abused. This excellent SHORT book brings home poignantly the plight of the vulnerab ...