Purity Resources

By staff - Apr 2, 2007 - 1

The LeaderCare department of LifeWay Christian Resources offers a toll-free, confidential number for ministers and their families in need of help regarding a variety of issues at 1-888-789-1911. LeaderCare focuses on God’s call and Christlike character in the lives of ministers and their families. Visit http://www.lifeway.com/leadercare for more information. Barney Self, Ph.D., LMFT, of LifeWay serves as the contact for church leaders who are facing difficulties, including with pornography and sexual addiction.

Focus on the Family addressed “The Seductive Lure of Internet Porn” in two broadcasts available at http://resources.family.org . Other books offered through Focus on the Family include:

  • “Dangers of the Internet” by H.B. London Jr. Media expert Quentin Schultz paints a demographic picture of the cultural prevalence of this trend and offers steps to wholeness. Zachary Britton, executive director of Kidshield, gives practical suggestions to guard children. Pastor Ted Roberts shares his victory over the trap of Internet porn. And pastor’s wife Angie Fetrow shares rare insights as one who witnessed the heartbreaking disintegration of her husband’s career, and his ultimate recovery.
  • “Living With Your Husband’s Secret Wars” by Marsha Means addresses forms of unfaithfulness that threaten marriages, including an affair, pornography or habitual lust. Filled with stories of women who have survived this intimate issue, this book offers insight into an all-too-common addiction, provides advise on coping with anger and shattered self-image to allow the healing process to begin.
  • The website http://www.pureonline.com resources offers resources recommended by Focus. Pure Online is designed to assist men and women looking for God’s wisdom, direction and tools to use in keeping themselves sexually pure. A strong knowledge of the issues surrounding pornography and sexual addition is provided.
  • At http://www.ChristianCounsel.com , a variety of articles and other resources are available online or by calling 888-891-HOPE.
  • Bethesda Workshops sponsored by Woodmont Hills Church, a Southern Baptist congregation in Nashville, offers various ministries for men, women and couples. Visit http://www.bethesdaworkshops.org .
  • Other ministries to consider include Pure Restoration at http://www.purerestoration.com , which offers links to Christian counselors, helplines, phone counseling and workshops.
  • Every Man’s Battle at http://www.everymansbattle.com also offers help and resources.
  • At http://www.covenanteyes.com information is available on Internet accountability software or by calling 877-479-1119.

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1 On Jul 18th, 2008, at 8:07am, Joan wrote:

Hi, I work at LifeWay, and wanted to note that the link and phone number above are no longer active.  We’ve expanded our efforts to include a huge database of articles and resources:
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/mainpage/0,1701,M%3D200829,00.html
as well as focused, one-on-one consulting advice for church leadership:
http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/mainpage/0,1701,M%3D200829,00.html

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