Out of the Depths

<p>The <em>Out of the Depths</em> series addresses common pastoral crises in a faithful encouraging and factual manner that provides support to parishioners in crisis beyond the initial pastoral conversation. These inexpensive 64-page booklets can be given out to parishioners when they bring their recent diagnosis crisis or trauma to the pastor as a way to continue to provide care throughout the difficult season. Each booklet begins with a thoughtful consideration of the topic at hand which is followed up by 30 brief devotions. These devotions are designed to be manageable in an overwhelming time encouraging and honest. This <em>Sexual Assault</em> edition features devotions from Emily Flemming United Methodist clergywoman. The <em>Out of the Depths</em> booklets are essential care resources to be given out by pastors Stephen Ministers and congregational care teams.</p><p> </p><p>Key Features:</p><p> </p><ul> <li>Written by metal health professionals and pastors to help the reader process their trauma both psychologically and theologically.</li> <li>Includes accessible material describing the dynamics of the crisis situation and typical reactions which provides the reader with a sense of grounding and direction through increased knowledge.</li> <li>The thirty short devotions creates a sense of companionship and hope in a difficult and lonely time.</li> <li>Knowing they are sharing a resource written by mental health professionals and pastors with personal experience provides pastors a trustworthy source of information.</li> <li>Easy for pastors/churches to keep in stock and distribute as needed serves as a tangible reminder of the faith community's care.</li></ul>