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Onsite · 2–3 hours
Abuse Awareness Seminars
Equipping churches and organizations to care for survivors of domestic abuse.
Empower your church or organization to become a beacon of hope. Refuge Ministries' concise seminars provide the crucial understanding and tools needed to identify abuse, support survivors, and even guide perpetrators toward change. Invest just a few hours and transform your ability to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence.
“They truly walk in victims and walk out survivors.”
My experience has consistently been that women come into the Refuge scared, alone, feeling crazy, trying harder and harder to make their marriages work and feeling like failures, confused and questioning who God is. But they finish their time with us with confidence, they know their worth, they have new found wisdom and clarity, and they know that God is for them and good in all He does. I love being in a position to watch this transformation happen. They truly walk in victims and walk out survivors.
Sissy Hashley · Director of Kalispell Chapter of Refuge Ministries
In their words
What survivors say
“The Refuge was an oxygen mask when I felt like I couldn't breathe. I felt heard, understood and accepted in a way that was like a healing balm to my soul, mind and spirit!”
“I can't say enough how amazing The Refuge has been. It's truly a God send for women like me who were or are in a domestic violence marriage or relationship. We learn so much from the lessons, our mentors, and other women in the group. They bring so much light in our darkest time.”
“Refuge provides a safe space for us all to really understand what happened or what's happening to us. Because when you're so isolated from the world because you think it's all you, there's a lot of comfort in knowing that there are women going through the exact same thing.”
“Refuge gave me strong women mentors who listened compassionately and clarified instances of abuse I shared and encouraged my growth. Our group of attendees became friends I cared for in their confusing and hurtful situations, and we supported each other because we understood.”
“Refuge for me has become a safe place to sort through the tangled web of lies and half-truths about who I am, what I am feeling, what is actually happening, what the Lord declares marriage is to be and, most importantly, who I really am in Christ — who He declares me to be.”
“By walking beside me you continue to help me to believe that God does hear me and He does see me. Blessings to those who pray for the victims of abuse.”
Core seminar
Topics covered
01
Calling
How has God called His people to bring help and healing to abuse survivors?
02
Defining Abuse
Introduction to a biblical and psychological definition of abuse.
03
Abuse Statistics
Is abuse really a problem in the church and society as a whole?
04
The Heart of an Abuser
Why do people abuse?
05
Types of Abuse
What are the different ways perpetrators abuse others?
06
Church Response
How do we as Christians respond to reports of abuse?
07
Providing Safety
How do we provide safety for abuse survivors and their families?
08
Working with Perpetrators
How do we navigate ministry to abuse perpetrators?
09
Organizing Survivor and Perpetrator Care
How can the local church formally organize their care for families?
Bring it to your city
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Imagine a city where more people understand and can respond effectively to domestic abuse. Host a Refuge Ministries seminar and empower your local churches and organizations to identify abuse, offer vital support, and foster healing for both survivors and perpetrators.
Onsite · 2–3 hours of interactive tools to equip your church or non-profit.
Costs and scholarships determined by the size of church or organization.
More questions? Reach out to:
kelly.dehnert@refugeministries.com
(307) 438-3249