To experience suffering and trauma is part of the human experience which sadly nobody is immune to. This is not a new experience, as we see in the Biblical narrative in both the Old and New Testaments a story of the search for justice, hope and healing in the face of the injustice of trauma. The Bible is the story of the search for an explanation and answer for the suffering experienced in the world in the face of the good and loving creator of the universe.   Jesus is not, and should not, be removed from issues of trauma, pain and suffering and with more and more people turning to our churches for pastoral support and healing of their trauma pain our theology, doctrines and pastoral practices can not ignore these issues. Instead, our theology and pastoral practices must be informed and shaped by the lived experiences of those who have survived trauma.  

 

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This website seeks to equip and educate our worshipping communities to be informed of the issues of trauma to be able to adequately provide pastoral care to Christian trauma survivors. Trauma is a complex and often misunderstood phenomenon. It is not removed from the church or Christian theology. In the context of the church, and pastoral care, recognising and understanding trauma is crucial. This section aims to shed light on the practical implications of trauma within a church setting and how and why it has an impact on pastoral practices and theology. Let's delve into this important topic together.