Clergy Training

"Your outreach to pastors and church leaders is critical. For years I tried to reach out to my home church and my husband's family, but they never fully comprehended the seriousness of the saturation. There were many dark and lonely years of suffering. Had it not been for the Lord's comfort, I could not have endured such a life. Someone asked what to look for in our own churches and how to help. The answer is very simple: look carefully in to the eyes of the women at your church and note their silent pleas for help emanating from their souls. Walking by you and sitting next to you in your church each Sunday are women who've learned to play the part with a smile on their faces. But the fear and pain are palpable to those willing to take the time to look closer. Ask the question, 'Are you okay?' If she has the courage to tell you, then believe, love and support her. Nothing is worse than taking the risk of telling someone and then being treated as though you had exaggerated and 'it really couldn't be that bad.' Our pastors and churches need a greater understanding. It does happen in our own churches. Thank you, Sheltering Wings, for showing the love of Christ in such a tangible way to women and children who are hurting."

- Letter from church member in our community

Sheltering Wings offers free trainings for church leaders and members. The class introduces participants to the services offered at Sheltering Wings and how Sheltering Wings can become an arm of church ministry.

Sheltering Wings will hold its annual Training for Churches on Tuesday, September 7th, at the Hendricks County Senior Center, 1201 Sycamore Lane, Danville.  The training will begin at 7:00 pm. and end promptly at 8:30pm. A Panel Discussion will be held entitled: "What Local Churches are Doing About Domestic Violence." It will involve elder, small group leader, ministry leader, senior minister and question/answer session. Refreshments will follow. If coming, please reply to Larry Bellville, Director of Pastoral Care, at (317) 745-5454, Ext. 207, or to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Who Should Attend?

• Clergy
• Elders
• Deacons
• Church Staff
• Sunday School Teachers
• Chaplains
• Women's Group Leaders
• Church Representatives
• Men's Group Leaders