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COMING ALONGSIDE THOSE WHO SUFFER AS THEY SERVE GOD Are you looking for resources to come alongside people who are suffering as they serve God? This book brings together theological perspectives; personal stories; and spiritual, psychological, community, and medical resources. It is research-based and at the same time practical. This is a handbook for church and mission leaders, peer supporters, counselors, those in personnel and member care roles, as well as those who suffer. It is also an excellent resource for training courses about the topic.

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WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK It is inevitable that we will suffer and there are losses, insults, and injuries that shake us so deeply that we can barely stand. Traumatic experiences demand that we reorient our spirit, mind, and body to a vastly new way of living or we will not grow let alone endure the suffering. This brilliant book explores the nature of trauma and its effect on the whole person and invites both those in trauma and care givers to consider what is involved in becoming passionately alive, free, and sensitive to the mystery of heartache. I found the stories of trauma and the reflections on those narratives both heartbreaking and enlivening as theory and practice was given the soil of actual suffering to ponder. This is a majestic work, worthy to be in the armamentarium of every person who is serious about engaging human suffering in the light of a Biblical world view. DAN B. ALLENDER, PhD, Professor of Counseling Psychology and Founding President, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, U.S.A. An outstanding book, containing many practical strategies for enhancing resilience. We owe it to those who face trauma, to put into practice what is written here. DEBBIE HAWKER, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Executive Committee of the Global Member Care Network, UK The balance of professional and spiritual insights in this book is profound and will be a tremendous help to everyone who cares for those who serve God. It deeply touches the core of cross-cultural ministry. ANNEMIE GROSSHAUSER, Psychologist, Member Care Europe, Germany This important book brings together wisdom of years of experience in caring for those in ministry. Quite simply, it is one of the most important books written for those supporting Christian missionaries today. Read it! JOHN FAWCETT, International Staff Care Consultant, New Zealand

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK It is inevitable that we will suffer and there are losses, insults, and injuries that shake us so deeply that we can barely stand. Traumatic experiences demand that we reorient our spirit, mind, and body to a vastly new way of living or we will not grow let alone endure the suffering. This brilliant book explores the nature of trauma and its effect on the whole person and invites both those in trauma and care givers to consider what is involved in becoming passionately alive, free, and sensitive to the mystery of heartache. I found the stories of trauma and the reflections on those narratives both heartbreaking and enlivening as theory and practice was given the soil of actual suffering to ponder. This is a majestic work, worthy to be in the armamentarium of every person who is serious about engaging human suffering in the light of a Biblical world view. DAN B. ALLENDER, PhD, Professor of Counseling Psychology and Founding President, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, U.S.A.

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Dr. Frauke Schaefer is a psychiatrist, counselor, and family physician, who worked cross-culturally in Nepal. She conducted research about trauma and resilience in cross-cultural workers and how spiritual factors affect the consequences of trauma at Duke University. Dr. Charlie Schaefer is a Clinical Psychologist and also holds an MA in Theology. He worked cross-culturally in Togo and Benin. He has a particular interest in the Christian spiritual resources that foster resilience in times of trauma, grief, conflict, shame, and guilt.

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