Date of Award
3-10-2017
Document Type
Major Applied Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Department
Practical Theology
First Advisor
Richard Marrs
Scripture References in this Resource
1 Corinthians 7:15; 1 Corinthians 7:2; Deuteronomy 24:1–4; Exodus 21:10–11; Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:18; 21–25; Jeremiah 3:8; John 8:41; Luke 16:18; Malachi 2:14–16; Mark 10:2–12; Matthew 1:19; Matthew 11:2–20; Matthew 19:10; Matthew 19:2–9; Matthew 5:31; Matthew 5:32; Revelation 2:21
Abstract
Hille, Kirk A. “Developing an Effective Divorce Recovery Ministry.” Doctor of Ministry. Major Applied Project, Concordia Seminary, 2017. 184 pp.
A divorce recovery ministry was initiated in a church setting using the video-based Divorce Care curriculum. Over the course of thirteen weeks, participant scores on the Fisher Divorce Adjustment Scale increased an average of 53.6 points, and a final focus group interview elicited positive evaluations from all the participants. The steps taken to initiate the group and the results are discussed in detail, including eight factors cited by participants as contributing to the effectiveness of the ministry. Issues involved in divorce recovery are also considered from Biblical, missional, and theoretical perspectives, with a brief history documenting the origins of divorce recovery ministry.
Recommended Citation
Hille, Kirk, "“Developing an Effective Divorce Recovery Ministry”" (2017). Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project. 49.
https://scholar.csl.edu/dmin/49
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