“Whether true or not, the allegations themselves will polarize.” –David Brubaker
When an accusation of sexual misconduct surfaces, major conflict for a church, school, organization or family is inherently part of the picture. David Brubaker, a professor of organizational studies and a consultant who specializes in organizational conflict, along with his father, Merle, speak about their personal experiences with this issue on this week’s Shaping Families program.
VIDEO: Fierce Goodbye: Living in the Shadow of Suicide DVD. A documentary telling the stories of five families dealing with the aftermath of suicide, along with clergy and counselors giving input on the topic of theological perspectives on suicide. Includes the story of Merle and David Brubaker’s son and brother, Darrel.
Fierce Goodbye book by G. Lloyd and Gwendolyn C. Carr. (Herald Press, 2004) An exploration of what the Bible says on the topic of suicide.
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“Beyond the News: Sexual Abuse” DVD: Five video segments on sexual abuse in churches, homes and institutions. Features psychotherapist and author Carolyn Holderread Heggen, along with disturbing but true stories told by actors. For senior high youth and adults only. With its own study guide. 23 minutes.
I’m grateful Shaping Families has tackled this difficult but important topic — sexual abuse. I’m here to talk about the highly acclaimed 2008 film adaptation of John Parker Stanley’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, Doubt, which also deals with this subject.
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One hopes that among those who call themselves the people of God, a space safe from abuse, whether physical, psychological or sexual would exist. But it doesn’t. Statistics indicate that the church and its institutions fare no better than secular organizations on most counts.
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This recipe comes from Esther Shenk, author of Mennonite Country Style Recipes. It is a large recipe, but may be frozen for later use. Esther says her mother always made a large pot of this soup to treat the Christmas carolers at their little country church after an evening of caroling in the cold Indiana weather.
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