Andrew Schmutzer: A Theology of Sexual Abuse: A Reflection on Creation and Devastation
The failure to support victims of sexual abuse will continue to imperil the church. Schmutzer contends that there is a need for some wounded within church leadership. Although I largely agree with this assessment, I have found that many churches are not receptive to such ministry. There is an all-too-common deception that abuse “does not happen here.” The churches that I was involved with thought the place to address these issues was at a specialized center of therapy rather than from the pulpit. Schmutzer has given a few concrete recommendations for ministering to the abused. This is a good start. Let us now continue the discussion.
Reviewed by Bradford McCall
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www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/51/51-4/JETS%2051-4%20785-812%20Schmutzer.pdf
Category: Ministry, Pneuma Review, Winter 2010