What People Are Saying
“When Home Hurts is an exemplary resource in equipping the church on how to rightly and wisely respond to domestic abuse. Guided by the Word of God and accurately informed by research and experts, every page provides instructive hands-on help for church leaders, counselors, or concerned friends and family. There may not be a resource more desperately needed in the church than this book. Without hesitation I recommend it as a foremost resource for anyone seeking to help someone who is trapped under the weight of an abusive relationship.”
— Eliza Huie, LCPC
Director of Counseling at McLean Bible Church, Dean of Biblical Counseling at Metro Baltimore Seminary, and author of Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated World, Raising Teens in a Sex-Saturated World, and The Whole Life, 52 Weeks of Biblical Self-Care
“Greg Wilson and Jeremy Pierre have written an exceptional book that should be required reading for pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders in the church. Comprehensive in its scope and compassionate in its approach, I have no doubt that we will be returning to this resource time and time again to offer competent, biblical, gracious counsel to the abused. Wilson and Pierre bring a level of theological clarity on the topic of abuse that is both compelling and convincing. With their help your hearts and minds will be equipped to offer solid and informed counsel as well as grounding your trust, hope, and faith in our merciful and compassionate Savior. I cannot commend this book more heartily.”
— Jonathan D. Holmes
Executive Director, Fieldstone Counseling, author, Counsel for Couples: A Biblical and Practical Guide for Marriage Counseling
“When Home Hurts is packed with clarifying biblical insights and concrete action steps for church leaders who encounter Domestic Abuse. Tremendous wisdom and experience have gone into the shepherding plans and assessment tools found in this book. This makes it an essential and invaluable guide that every church should have at the ready.”
— DARBY Strickland
Author of Is it Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims
“Domestic Abuse is among the most misunderstood and mismanaged issues facing the church today. Pastors and ministry leaders often feel unprepared to address all the complexities related to such a difficult topic. I thank God that Greg Wilson and Jeremy Pierre have made that difficult task a little easier by offering the church a Biblical resource designed to help you help others. When Home Hurts is the theologically rich, field tested approach to domestic abuse intervention that the Church needs today.”
— Rev. Chris Moles
Author of The Heart of Domestic Abuse; Gospel Solutions for Men Who Use Violence and Control in the Home
“An accessible and practical handbook for the church and her people. When Home Hurts is written with care, attention to even the most minute detail, and a dedication to seeing the whole body built up and flourishing. A needed work for these times.”
— LORE FERGUSON WILBERT
Author of Handle With Care: How Jesus Redeems the Power of Touch in Life and Ministry
“Abuse is happening more than we want and more than we know. Is your church prepared? From walking with both victim and oppressor, to setting up care teams and doing public communication wisely, When Home Hurts addresses every aspect of what a church needs to know to have a strong, merciful and deeply biblically balanced response to abuse. Written by wise and experienced church leaders, for church leaders, this book takes an extremely practical approach rooted in very clear and thoughtful theological categories. I am thrilled that this book finally exists!"
— J. Alasdair Groves
Executive Director, Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF) and co-author of Untangling Emotions.
“When Home Hurts is an excellent treatment of one of the most challenging topics facing the church today. Pierre and Wilson have tackled abuse in a way that is both practical and theologically robust. Church leaders and counselors will want to read this now to gain a better understanding of abuse from several important perspectives, but then have it stored on a handy bookshelf for the sad day you need its contents in a time of crisis in the life of someone you love and shepherd.”
— Steve Viars
Faith Church and Biblical Counseling Ministries
“There is a great need for more Christian resources on abuse which understand that safety is the primary concern when a victim has the courage to confide their experience of abuse. That is why I am grateful for When Home Hurts. My advice, read it before you need it. The 'fog of war' around an abuse scenario is dense. Confusion abounds. Gain an understanding of your guiding priorities before the well being of a spouse and children are at stake based on your pastoral response. You will be glad you did.”
— Brad Hambrick, Ed.D.
Pastor of Counseling at The Summit Church (Durham, NC)
“Domestic abuse is a complex and heavy burden for all who are involved and aware of the situation. The sad reality is that this burden is widespread both outside the church and within it. As a church leader, you will likely encounter people experiencing or impacted by domestic abuse. What will you do when that time comes? Pierre and Wilson bring years of wisdom from studying God’s Word and applying it to hurting homes in order to help you bear the heavy burden of domestic abuse when it comes to your church. They offer a robust biblical investigation of the hearts of those involved and the harsh realities of abuse. When Home Hurts will help church leaders prepare themselves and their congregations with a deep biblical understanding of abuse and practical instruction on how to respond to it. This helpful resource will alleviate the concern and stress that will come in these difficult situations by helping define what your roles are and what they are not, giving you a plan and procedures to follow, and identifying key sources of support. I cannot recommend it higher.”
— Curtis Solomon, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Biblical Counseling Coalition
“No one sees, comprehends, and confronts abuse in relationships more clearly and wisely than the God who speaks through Scripture. This book will help you hear what He has to say. Few experiences of suffering appear more overwhelming and complex than domestic abuse. This book will equip you with relevant truths of the gospel so that you can respond with strength, peace, and simplicity. It will serve the church. It will serve all who intend to care well for those who abuse and those who suffer under abuse. I appreciate the careful work of Jeremy Pierre and Greg WIlson and commend this resource to you.”
— John Henderson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary