Finally, the book calls for a restoration of damaged relationships. All of this is accomplished under the leadership and direction of a Spiritual Care Team. This team works with the one who has failed morally, their family and the congregation. Restoration is not healing. Restoration is not healing.
Healing demands time.
But healing does not occur automatically from time. Healing may mean working through depression, fear, a shaken identity or even grieving the losses. The healing of broken and wounded relationships is very complex. The Spiritual Care Team can provide direction and encouragement to the individual laboring to overcome discouragement and struggling with obedience and truthful openness. Restoration moves the individual toward the image of God.