Training Ministry Leaders at Church On the Way in Lake City, Florida, to Recognize and Respond to Sexual Abuse Biblically

Abstract

This project seeks to equip members of Church on The Way in Lake City, Florida, to counsel sexual abuse survivors biblically. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Church on The Way and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of three passages of Scripture: Psalm 23, Psalm 25, and Ephesians 4:17-32; these show that the Bible is sufficient to answer each of the primary concerns of survivors of sexual abuse. Chapter 3 presents the practical resources available to counsel survivors of sexual abuse. Chapter 4 describes the project itself, recounting the content and teaching methodology of the specific course curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the efficacy of the project based on completion of the specified goals. Ultimately, this project seeks to equip ministry leaders to recognize and respond to victims of sexual abuse biblically.