We Too ― How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis

Crushed by sexual abuse? 

The truth: We heal better together.

The sexual abuse crisis has permeated every corner of our world, including the church. How we respond to both its menacing proliferation and the shattered hearts of survivors is vital. God beckons us to be good Samaritans to those facing trauma and sexual brokenness in the aftermath of abuse, to provide safe places to heal in community.

In these pages, author and advocate Mary DeMuth encourages the church she loves to rise up and face the very real evil of sexual abuse and harassment—with candor and empathy. Based on current research and survivors’ stories, along with a fierce fidelity to Scripture, DeMuth paints a realistic picture of the church’s historical and present response to sexual violence, and she provides a framework of revival and surprising hope for the future.

You will learn:

• What the Bible says to the sexually exploited.
• What harms and what empowers those who have been traumatized by abuse.
• How Jesus provides us a relational framework that welcomes victims, decries secrecy, forsakes reputation management, and deals justly with perpetrators.
• How to determine if your church is moving toward becoming a truly safe place.

Mary DeMuth is an author, avid cook and gardener, who is passionate about helping readers and audiences live re-storied lives. A survivor of neglect and sexual abuse, Jesus gloriously rescued Mary at 15. She has spent her life healing from trauma so she can help others not feel so alone. She is the wife of Patrick and mom of three adult children.
marydemuth.com