LYNN HEITRITTER, RN, PhD, has been a faculty associate in Marriage and Family Studies at Bethel Theological Seminary and was the founder and former director of BECOMERS Sexual Abuse Support Group Program. Lynn and her husband divide their time between South Africa and Minnesota.  
  
JEANETTE VOUGHT, PhD, is the executive director and founder of Christian Recovery Center. She is a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed social worker, and a certified criminal justice specialist. She and her husband make their home in Minnesota.

How do we minister to victims of sexual abuse? It's a difficult problem for Christian communities. This solidly biblical and sensitive guide is packed full of helpful information that provides a valuable perspective on how abuse affects children and the family dynamics that play into its development. As well, readers will also discover practical tools that can lead adult victims into full recovery in Christ. Required reading for everyone who wants to bring meaningful ministry to those affected by sexual abuse.

This solidly biblical and sensitive guide from two medical and counseling professionals is full of helpful information for Christian communities ministering to children and families recovering from sexual abuse.

Heitritter, Lynn ;Vought, Jeanette

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Section One: Understanding Abused Children

1. Messages

2. Through the Eyes of Child Victims

3. Indicators of Sexual Abuse: "Telling" Without Telling

4. Spiritual Damage

Section Two: Understanding Sexual Abuse in the Family

5. Incest: The Ultimate Betrayal

Section Three: Understanding Sexual Abuse Offenders

6. Sexual Abuse Offenders: Brethren, This Ought Not to Be

Section Four: Helping Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse

7. BECOMERS: An Introduction

8. Step One: Recognizing Powerlessness

9. Step Two: Acknowledging Victory in Christ

10. Step Three: Experiencing Freedom From Shame and Guilt

11. Step Four: Discovering Self-Identity

12. Step Five: Sharing Feelings

13. Step Six: Taking Responsibility for Change

14. Step Seven: Forgiving

15. Step Eight: Maturing in Relationship With God and Others

16. Step Nine: Ministering to Others

Section Five: Expanding Territories of Ministry

17. Second Thoughts

Conclusion

Suggested Resources

Bibliography

Endnotes

LYNN HEITRITTER, RN, PhD, has been a faculty associate in Marriage and Family Studies at Bethel Theological Seminary and was the founder and former director of BECOMERS Sexual Abuse Support Group Program. Lynn and her husband divide their time between South Africa and Minnesota. JEANETTE VOUGHT, PhD, is the executive director and founder of Christian Recovery Center. She is a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed social worker, and a certified criminal justice specialist. She and her husband make their home in Minnesota.

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