A critical resource for anyone who wants to help women with the pressures, frustrations, and trauma they face

Women today often have sources of tremendous pain in their lives such as infertility, divorce, domestic violence, eating disorders, and more. Yet, most leaders are not prepared to help women who have real pain from such traumatizing issues. If you want to be better equipped to help women in pain, this book was written for you.

Designed to give leaders and care givers greater understanding and insights, Shepherding Women in Pain is a compilation from contributors who have expertise and experience on the given issue. Learn about domestic violence from expert Stacey Womack, founder and executive director of Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services; or learn how to help women who struggle with eating disorders from Kimberley Davidson, founder of Olive Branch Outreach.

The reader will be provided concise, practical, and grace-infused information designed to help women deal constructively with the trauma of their life experiences. This book will serve as a key resource--to read and re-read often--for those who serve women in pain. A remarkable blend of expertise and empathy, Shepherding Women in Pain is a perfect resource for pastors, church staff, and women’s ministry leaders alike who want to help women in pain experience Jesus, joy, and wholeness again.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I: Understanding Women in Pain
What the woman in pain needs to know

1. How can I stop the pain?
2. What does healing look like?
3. Where is God in the pain?
4. When should I seek professional help?

SECTION II: Shepherding Women in Pain
What the shepherd needs to know

5. Infertility (Sue Suomi)
6. Abortion (Mindy Johnson)
7. Terminal illness (Kay Kirkbride)
8. Physical disabilities (Berry & Waldon)
9. Domestic violence (Stacey Womach)
10. Sexual abuse (Kathy Rodriguez)
11. Pornography/sexual addiction (Sandy Wilson)
12. Eating disorders (Kim Davidson)
13. Divorce (Welby O’Brien)
14. Addictions (Mary Anne Fifield)
15. Incarcerated Women (Fran Howard)
16. Homeless Women (Jan Marshall)
17. Suicide (Kay Bruce)
18. Spiritual abuse (Gerry Breshears)
19. Depression (Chantelle Dockter)

SECTION III: Healing Women in Pain
What the healing community needs to know

20. Environments of grace offer acceptance (Bev Hislop)
21. Wounded healers reflect God’s power (Shepherds Door--Jan Marshall)
22. Authentic soul care givers generate health (Soul Care--Mary Kalesse)
Communities of support bring hope (Restoration Ministries--Kathy Rodriguez)