A petition that seeks to change community attitudes about domestic abuse – should Grant Hackett be a commentator at the Olympics?

Be salt and light in the world  – that's what Jesus calls us to be as Christians. (Matthew 5:13-16) In this spirit, I've started a petition calling for Channel Nine, an Australian TV station, to drop ex-Olympic gold medallist Grant Hackett from their panel of commentators at the London Olympics. Why? Isn't Grant Hackett that… Continue reading A petition that seeks to change community attitudes about domestic abuse – should Grant Hackett be a commentator at the Olympics?

If the abuser shows signs of repentance, what should pastors do? And what if there is no repentance?

If there are signs of true repentance, what can pastors offer the abuser? Do many abusers have access to the right type of ministry to help them with long-term growth and accountability? This question was recently asked by an Anonymous commenter at Morven's Blog. I have slightly paraphrased Anonymous comment. Any pastor can find out, by… Continue reading If the abuser shows signs of repentance, what should pastors do? And what if there is no repentance?