Overview

In a world where pain often hides behind polished pews and quiet prayers, Trauma-Informed Theology: An African American Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Tool for the Pentecostal Clergy offers a Spirit-led invitation to heal. Rooted in lived ministry, academic insight, and deep compassion, Bridget Robinson weaves trauma-informed theology into the Pentecostal context to address intimate partner violence, grief, and generational trauma, especially within the African American community. This is a book that speaks directly to our experiences. This book is not just theoretical, it's pastoral and prophetic, a practical guide grounded in theological reflection. Through personal narrative, biblical insight, and a trauma-informed framework, Robinson calls clergy, caregivers, and scholars to move beyond performative strength into sacred vulnerability, the kind that creates space for real healing. Drawing from hermeneutic phenomenology and Spirit-filled scholarship, this work urges the church to confront the theologies that silence survivors and retraumatize the wounded. Clarity and compassion equip readers to listen more deeply, respond more faithfully, and lead more tenderly. Whether used in seminary classrooms, ministry training, or personal study, this timely resource calls us to cultivate courageous compassion rooted in justice, led by love, and sustained by the breath of the Holy Spirit.

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""Bridget Robinson has taken on an enormous task: providing resources for ministry to those experiencing trauma. In a world where trauma is prevalent, ministries need to be better informed and equipped to support those who are affected. Robinson has dedicated her heart and soul to this important work. Read these pages and listen for what the Spirit has to say about healing our communities from trauma."" --Antipas L. Harris, Chairman, Harris Institute ""Dr. Robinson brings a clear, resilient voice to the urgent issue of Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence, addressing both victims and survivors within the church community. Her groundbreaking work, deeply rooted in the African American Pentecostal Church, offers a cultural understanding that resonates with readers. She weaves the historical roots of Pentecostalism with her extensive research experience in Cape Town, South Africa, to create a rich cultural foundation for readers. Guided by the concept of Sankofa--the wisdom of looking to the past to guide the future--her scholarship offers both historical grounding and forward-looking solutions."" --Susan Rose, Founder, Diakonos Solutions ""Dr. Bridget Robinson writes from both extensive research and life experiences to assist church leaders in helping victims of intimate partner violence. She identifies cultural factors that might prevent victims from getting help and proposes solutions to enact change in local congregations."" --Stuart A. Cocanougher, Share Pastor, Southcliff Church, Fort Worth, Texas

Author Information

Bridget P. Robinson is a Spirit-filled evangelist, scholar, and advocate whose work bridges theology, lived experience, and justice. She holds a doctor of ministry in Spirit-filled global leadership, specializing in trauma-informed theology and intimate partner violence within the African American community. Through ministry and academic teaching in Pentecostal contexts, Robinson equips the church to respond to trauma with compassion, courageous leadership, and Christ-centered care. She is the author of My Eyes Dare to Believe and A Single Woman's Guide to Protecting and Defending Her Celibacy in God.

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