Faith-Based Advocacy Training
Intimate Partner violence is an admittedly complex issue to address, especially inside a church setting where one or both partners may be members. House of Faith and Freedom’s tools and trainings were developed with this in mind.
Online Course
Godly Response to Intimate Partner Violence
Do You Want a Safer Church and Community?
House of Faith and Freedom's Introductory Course on Christ-centered advocacy provides a unique, biblically-based framework for churches and faith-communities to appropriately handle situations of intimate partner violence.
What People Are Saying About the Online Course
“I believe the course provided essential information for everyone. It provided valuable information for those who believe they themselves, or friends could be victims of abuse or violence, and provides guidelines to address the matter.”
— Rich R.
“I wish I had known and practiced the lessons in this course in the past few months. This course is a MUST TAKE.”
— David B.
“Excellently done! Clear explanations of definitions, deeper understanding of abusers and victims and practical steps to take for healthy response to disclosure.”
— Karen S.
In-Person and Live Online Training
House of Faith and Freedom offers a range of in-person and online trainings for individuals, ministries, churches, and leadership teams. From our full-day advocacy training conference to custom seminars - we want to bring you fresh knowledge and skills to address the issue of intimate partner violence.
What People Are Saying About Live In-Person and Online Training
“I would like to sit through the seminar again, as I think I would catch even more the second time through. This was one of the best seminars I've ever attended. Thanks so much!”
— Attendee of 1.5 day live online training
“I always love learning something new. Hannah did a great job making this training relevant to our organization. The time flew by, in fact I expected it to feel long and it actually felt like we only touched the tip of the iceberg.”
— Attendee of 1.5 day live online training
“I have heard many all day talks on similar issues and this was the most outstanding presentation I have heard. Thank you. I am praying for the opportunity for you to reach a broad cross section of the church and other groups with your most excellent presentation.”
— Attendee of 1 day live in-person training
“Very detailed and well researched. Hannah has an excellent grasp of the issue of domestic violence and the brokenness that results.”
— Attendee of 2 hour live in-person seminar
“I have already shared your information with my two daughters who are involved in their churches. This needs to be taught and brought to the forefront of all churches. Thank you Hannah.”
— Attendee of 1 day live in-person training
“The seminar was helpful in putting a number of current and past relationships/situations/dynamics in perspective. I think it would be helpful to have this type of training be required or strongly encouraged for our church leadership team.”
— Attendee of 1 day live in-person training
*NOTE: All reviews from live in-person or online trainings are collected anonymously post-training to allow freedom of response.
Ready Refuge is a practical, cross-denominational guide for church leadership teams on how to effectively handle intimate partner violence situations. Between these pages, you will gain a new perspective on abuse and practical information on how to make your church a refuge for victims of violence through Christ-centered advocacy.
Ready Refuge is designed to give you customizable, real-life resources that can be used no matter what the size or demographic of your congregation. Your church has an incredible opportunity to partner with God’s mission to bring justice and freedom to the oppressed in your community - all you have do is say YES!
Get the Introductory Guide to Christ-Centered Advocacy for Victims of Domestic Violence.
Available in ebook and paperback
TRAINING MANUALS.
Take your leadership team through our unique training manuals on cultivating a godly response to intimate partner violence in the Church. Designed to work alongside our introductory guide, Ready Refuge, each training manual has in-depth teaching, action points, reflection questions, and biblical applications for working with victims and survivors of abuse.
Coming Soon.