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Two great books to use in discipleship
Elissa Wright Elissa Wright

Two great books to use in discipleship

As a Christian and ministry leader, one of my favorite discipleship practices is to give out books that I have read and loved and watch those I disciple be challenged and encouraged as they engage with and apply what they are reading to their lives. Undoubtedly, the Bible needs to be the primary book for every Christian, but as I’m sure you have experienced, reading other books is a great way to invest in your faith and help you grow as a believer.

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Three ways your church can prepare now to help victims of domestic abuse
Elissa Wright Elissa Wright

Three ways your church can prepare now to help victims of domestic abuse

In my previous article, I discussed the prevalence of domestic abuse within the church. As discouraging and troubling as it is to consider, it is statistically likely that someone in your church is struggling with domestic abuse right now. By taking steps to create an environment that will help survivors of domestic abuse, you can be prepared to respond well and care for church members who are experiencing domestic abuse. Here’s how to start:

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