Domestic violence, either emotional or physical, increases with the decadence of society and does occur in church-related families. It often jeopardizes the safety of a spouse or children and may threaten life itself. When an impossible situation is destroying the home, Christians may separate. A person denies the faith who deserts a spouse deliberately and for an extended period of time. Recovery After Divorce.
Divorce always produces trauma.
For this reason divorced persons should be helped to understand and remedy the causes for the divorce. They should seek pastoral counsel. Professional counsel may be necessary. Where hardness of heart is present repentance and forgiveness are required. The goals of the process are personal healing and restoration to ministry within the church.