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AVA's Purpose
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is an epidemic affecting one out of every four women. They suffer
behind closed doors, most often concealing their pain, fearful of those
on both sides of the door. Who are these women?
They are victims
of abuse. Neighbors, co-workers, friends, loved-ones, these women come
from all walks of life, for this epidemic knows no boundaries. While
the secular world can offer protection and advice, it cannot provide
the one thing most needed: Jesus’ healing touch that brings renewal and
hope.
Therefore, Christ’s Church must respond to abuse as a
matter of justice and righteousness. The church has been called by
Christ to serve as his body, to care for those who are marginalized and
oppressed, to bring about hope and healing to broken lives and broken
relationships, and to speak boldly against the injustice of violence
against women and children while working to heal its effects. The
church is also called to minister to all individuals whose lives are
broken by sin, including the perpetrators of injustice, by calling them
to repentance and guiding them to work toward the restoration of their
victims.
MissionTo promote safety and healing for vistims of abuse and help bring an end to violence against women and children.
Goals * Provide resources to bring healing to victims of abuse.
* Equip the Church to minister to victims.
* Promote preventative measures against abuse.
2006 Objectives * AVA will conduct awareness seminars
* AVA will provide local churches with educational brochures on
domestic violence, adult survivors of child sexual abuse and sexual
abuse of children.
* AVA will provide small group curriculum for domestic violence survivors/victims.
* AVA will provide educational brochures on teen dating violence.
* We will partner with Covenant Ministries of Benevolence and Well
Spring Center for Hope to provide training and support services to the
Central conference.
* AVA will be working
together with North Park Seminary to include education and training in
the student curriculum.
* AVA will be working
with the Department of Ordered Ministry to develop a domestic violence
training module into the CEOP
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