Tear Down This Wall of Silence: Dealing with Sexual Abuse in Our Churches (an introduction for those who will hear) - Softcover

Ingraham, Dale; Davis, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0998198110 ISBN 13: 9780998198118

Publisher: Justice Keepers Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

In Tear Down This Wall of Silence, Dale Ingraham addresses the topic of sexual abuse in a way that examines hard areas while maintaining sensitivity for those who fear that this issue is too difficult for them to examine. The memoir-like recounting of Dale and Faith's own journey to understanding is woven throughout the various chapters of the book, from Faith's first revelation to Dale that she had suffered incest at the hands of her pastor father, to Dale's excommunication of his father-in-law in the church that he himself pastored. First-person accounts from other abuse survivors also help to tear down the wall so that those who need to understand can do so. Tear Down This Wall of Silence explores the character of the abuser, the true meaning of repentance and forgiveness, and how urgent it is for the church to open their eyes to the wounded and oppressed in their midst.

About this title

About the Author:

Dale Ingraham, a pastor for over thirty years, is also the husband of Faith, a survivor of nine years of incest. Together they founded Speaking Truth in Love Ministries, awakening churches and other ministries to the realities of sexual abuse within our Christian communities and helping them understand how to deal with it.

Rebecca Davis is an author and editor with a passion to help the oppressed. She is on the advisory board of Speaking Truth in Love Ministries.

Review:

Dale's love for our great and gracious God and his precious little ones has propelled him to walk toward the church with a message that it must hear and embrace. ~from the foreword by Boz Tchvidjian, Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment, netgrace.org
Tear Down This Wall of Silence is a shout to slumbering, complacent Christians living in denial to wake up and see what is lurking among them. ~from the foreword by Jeff Crippen, pastor, author of Unholy Charade: Unmasking the Domestic Abuser in the Church and blogger at cryingoutforjustice.com
It is of utmost importance that the Church reflect God s heart for justice on this issue. This book is a readable, accessible tool for educating our congregations to that end. ~Wendy Alsup, author and founder, Practical Theology for Women and The Gospel-Centered Woman
Tear Down This Wall of Silence is both a command and a comfort. . . . It's a book I wish I didn't have to recommend, but after reading it I know that I must and that I will. ~Wade Burleson, pastor, blogger, and author

As one who has witnessed first hand the devastation of the mishandling of sexual abuse in a church context, I'm elated to see this much needed resource for the Church. I pray it gets into the hands of every pastor and church leader, so that the safety and well-being of the vulnerable and the wounded can be given the same priority that Christ Himself gave. ~Kristi Kernal, OAASIS: Oregon Abuse Advocates & Survivors in Service

Compassionate, biblical, and hopeful . . . Tear Down This Wall of Silence is a passionate cry on behalf of those who have lost their voices. ~Urisou Brito, pastor and Chair of Committee on Child Protection, Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches

The tragic prevalence of sexual abuse in churches makes Tear Down This Wall of Silence a must-read for the leadership team of every church, ministry and mission board. . . . Tear Down This Wall of Silence truly sets a new Gold Standard for churches seeking to address instances of sexual abuse with compassion and integrity. ~Ed Khouri, pastor; director, Equipping Hearts; co-author, Joy Start Here: the transformation zone; co-creator, Connexus for a Thriving Community; secretariat member, International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition

It's difficult to think of any Christian who does not need to read this book. . . . Ingraham and Davis set forth the clear road we must follow to see lives transformed. ~E. James Wilder, Ph.D., pastor, clinical psychologist, founder of Shepherd's House, and co-author of Joy Starts Here: the transformation zone

About this edition

• Publisher: Justice Keepers Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0998198110
• ISBN 13: 9780998198118
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 242