Consultation Services & Trainings
Trauma-Informed Church Training
As Christians, we know that we live in a broken world. While we have the hope of Jesus and the promise of God that He will make all things new, that does not preclude us from experiencing hardship here on Earth. The reality is that one out of every five of your attendees is diagnosable with a mental health disorder. One out of every five of your attendees has experienced some form of sexual abuse. At any given time, seven percent of your church is diagnosable with PTSD. Because awareness of trauma is growing, the number of people that will ask your church to walk alongside of them is going to grow as well.
The first step to creating that space for your church body to open up about what they’ve experienced is talking about trauma in an informed, safe way. And, while you may now know how to talk about these things with our church members, I do, and I want to help you learn how to be there to support those affected by the hardships that affect every day life and functioning.
Trauma-informed churches are safe spaces where traumatized people can come to worship, participate in community, and receive support from believers while walking with God on their healing journey. My goal is to come into your church and give you an overview on types of trauma, how it affects people, and how your church can respond to people experiencing trauma - all through a Biblical worldview.
Domestic Violence Ministry Plans & Trainings
As believers, we like to think that our fellow churchgoers are somehow unaffected by statistics telling us how common domestic violence is. I’ve had pastors of megachurches tell me: “Abuse just really isn’t common here, so I’m not sure how necessary a training or a response plan is.” However, research shows that domestic violence is just as common in the church as it is outside of the church. This means that one out of every four marriages and relationships in your church are abusive and dangerous, requiring staff and leaders in your church to intervene in these relationships and support victims. But how do you support people when you don’t even know what domestic violence is or what the legal requirements are in your state for reporting abuse?
That’s where I come in. I’ve helped churches train their teams on domestic violence and formulate their response plans for domestic violence. I’d love to come alongside you in tangibly guiding your church to supporting the vulnerable, hurting victims and survivors in your pews.