As a Christian, we want to think that our fellow Christians, parishioners and congregants do not face these issues, but they do—and we cannot turn a blind eye to their needs. Given the current data, with 1 out of 3 women in America having been victimized at some time in their lives, and 1 out of 12 men having been sexually abused, how many of the people in your church do you think have been attacked by Satan through the hands of an intimate partner or family member? How do you restore their faith? How can you teach them to hope again?

Finally, a resource that is available to us locally that is knowledgeable about both the issues and the scriptures. Founded by a survivor with eighteen years in the Christian ministry, and able to bridge the religious, psychological and sociological realities of abuse, The Lazarus Project believes in:

• the power of the Almighty God to heal, no matter how deep the wounds
• the infallibility of scripture
• accountability for the abuser
• the restoration of faith and hope for the victim

A unique Christian ministry, The Lazarus Project is not evangelistic in nature, but seeks to restore the faith and hope of Christian victims and survivors of family violence, which is often damaged following abuse. The Lazarus Project is available to respond to incidents of abuse within your congregation, to do preventive education with youth organizations and adults, and is willing to come alongside a Christian victim or a survivor of family violence, as Christ commanded us.

The Lazarus Project can speak to your church or civic organization for 15 minutes or for an hour or two, giving testimony (with hankie-alerts); training on domestic violence for pastors or lay leaders; or prevention education for youth, singles, or divorce groups. Whether it’s an interactive training your wanting to further equip your pastoral staff and lay leaders, or a support groups for current or former victims, The Lazarus Project can enable you to help meet the needs of your flock.

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Presentations available by The Lazarus Project:

--The dynamics of domestic violence (please allow additional time)

--tactics of control used by abusers --personal testimony

--the six types of abuse --how the Church can come

--myths and stereotypes alongside victims

--cultural and religious issues regarding abuse --do’s and don’ts for clergy

--community resources for abusers and victims and lay leaders

Utilizing an award-winning 2-part video by the Center for

the Prevention of Sexual & Domestic Violence, Broken Vows,

this presentation presents the conflict between religious beliefs

and the realities of domestic violence. Part One features stories

of survivors from various religious traditions; Part Two describes

how the Church can support and serve victims struggling with abuse.

--a former missionary who became abused at the hands of her husband and survived his attempts to murder her;

--a Christian adolescent raised in an alcoholic, abusive home (now an adult):

--a young Christian victim of incest, (now an adult)

-- a child abuse survivor who found Christ in a foster home.

Utilizing the award-winning 6-part video series by the Center for

the Prevention of Sexual & Domestic Violence, Love—All that & More,

this presentation reaches junior high, high school and

college-age youth with the skills to promote healthy relationships,

awareness of abusive relationships, and the God-given design for

sex and intimate relationships from a Christian perspective.

The Lazarus Project enthusiastically endorses and utilizes

the resources of the Center for the Prevention of

Sexual & Domestic Violence in Seattle