Today, I was afforded the rare opportunity to address the Oak Ridge District Ministers meeting of the United Methodist Church. The topic was domestic violence.
I only noticed two pastors leave before my talk. Considering the tight schedules that some pastors keep I think that' s an accomplishment.
Several pastors told me that they looked forward to hearing my talk about domestic violence. This was before the meeting.
Once upon a time, pastors and domestic violence did not go together. Thankfully, times are changing. This wonderful group of ministers is proof of that.
May God grant them open ears, open hearts and open minds as they minister to victims within their congregations. May He also bring healing and health to the families that are locked in the viciousness of domestic violence.
1 comment:
Thank you for this encouraging post. Many of us are working with individuals and families that are trapped in power and control schemes of one kind or another. It's important that all of us work together to say "NO" to abuse, oppression and violence (whether physical or verbal) in our homes.
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