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According to the World Health Organization, violence against women is a major public health problem and a human rights violation. Globally, one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, and most of this violence is from an intimate partner. Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of the communities they belong to, their education, ethnicity, or religious and spiritual practices. Nearly half of survivors seek religious or spiritual counseling after experiencing abuse, and many find their faith to be a source of strength in their healing. A compassionate, informed, and effective response by faith leaders can be lifesaving for victims and their children. Faith can also create barriers to escaping abuse, through the misuse of religious beliefs and teachings, or faith leaders who, because they lack the knowledge of intimate partner violence, are unable to provide guidance and counsel. Created to Thrive was born out of the desire to equip pastors and Christian leaders with the resources to respond wisely to reports of abuse and to create a space in their church or organization where all members can flourish. The contributors, each highly qualified in their respective fields, tackle topics related to abuse, exposing myths and their dangerous consequences, and proposing remedies and best practices.

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"""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"

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

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