Is Peace after Divorce a support group or a workshop?
Our workshop is so much more than just a Christian divorce support group. Peace after Divorce is an uplifting experience that provides practical strategies and actionable guidance to better cope with divorce. It’s a grace-filled journey of hope, healing, and support.
Is Peace after Divorce easy to offer?
Yes. Content is provided through the videos and book. The Leader Handbook provides step-by-step directions to group facilitators and includes discussion questions and activities. The materials are extremely well organized and easy to follow. You do not have to be an expert on divorce recovery to facilitate this group.
What is Christian divorce?
The pain and suffering caused by the demise of a marriage should never be taken lightly. While our faith tells us God hates divorce, he does not hate divorced people. This trying time is an opportunity to turn to God for redemption and direction.
Why should divorced people seek God’s grace?
Divorce is deeply wounding. Bitterness, guilt, and anger can overcome us when coping with a separation from our spouse. For most Christians, divorce is an absolute last resort—thrust upon one of the partners through the irreparable actions or behavior of their spouse. Souls so impacted by divorce are in desperate need of the grace of God to move forward in peace and joy.
How long does it take to receive group leader materials?
Session and promotional videos, as well as the leader handbook, are available for download immediately upon purchase.
How long does it take to download the session videos?
All eight session videos and the bonus video can be downloaded in about ten minutes (depending on internet bandwidth and computer speeds).
How do I get participant books?
You may order books through Amazon or through most any online book vendor. This system saves you money on shipping. Each participant and each group facilitator needs a Peace after Divorce book.
How long are the videos?
Each session video is under 20 minutes long. Videos add content and are geared toward setting up discussions for each session. We believe discussion time is most important since this is where reflection and insight sharing takes place.
How long should be allowed for each Peace after Divorce group session?
The ideal time slot is 1.5 hours for each of the 8 sessions.
What’s the Bonus Video?
The bonus video is geared to helping parents ease the transitions of divorce for their children. This less than 15-minute video can be used to create a ninth session for your Peace after Divorce group or may be used in conjunction with the seventh session of your church’s Peace after Divorce group.
Is it okay for Peace after Divorce groups include both men and women?
Definitely. Single sex groups are okay but we’ve found coed groups offer both men and women new insights and perspectives. However, we do make it clear that the purpose of the workshop is individual healing, not matchmaking. Couples are not allowed to attend the group together.
Is Peace after Divorce or After Divorce Ministries affiliated with any specific denomination?
No, we are independent. Furthermore, churches across denominational lines offer Peace after Divorce groups.
Is the Peace after Divorce group study suitable for both church members and the unchurched?
Absolutely! One of the great values of the Peace after Divorce study is that it guides participants through practical steps that support healing from divorce while also nurturing a positive relationship with our grace-filled and loving God.
Can we upload the session videos to our church website or other site?
No. Videos are copyrighted and are only to be used by your church for the purposes of offering a Peace after Divorce group ministry. You may however, upload the two short promotional videos to your church’s website.
Still have questions? Feel free to contact us anytime!
