If mental health issues or abuse are part of your story, and if you want help from individuals who care and can guide you through your trauma, we encourage you to consider exploring the following resources:
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- Counseling services:
- The Babb Center https://www.babbcenter.org/contact/
- 615-824-3772
- https://www.deepwaterscounseling.info/
- Or Contact our Pastor for a list of qualified counselors
- The Babb Center https://www.babbcenter.org/contact/
- Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE): https://www.netgrace.org/
- The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of The Southern Baptist Convention’s resource for abuse reform in the church: https://www.caringwell.com/.
- https://helpingsurvivors.org/child-sexual-abuse/
“Therefore, each of you must put away falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.” Ephesians 4:25
“Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet.” Psalm 140:4
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor & helpless, & see that they get justice.” Proverbs 31:8-9
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” Psalm 9:9
For those of you who may have suffered abuse, or are desiring to walk well with those who have, or to better understand some of the theology and truths that have led us to take these steps, we would recommend the following resources:
- Rid of My Disgrace, by Justin and Lindsay Holcombe
- Redeeming Power by Diane Langberg.
- On the Threshold of Hope by Diane Langberg
- Hope and Restoration after Sexual Abuse – a short, free video series by Brad Hambrick; https://bradhambrick.com/sexualabuse/
NOTE: All content, links and information listed here are intended to be helpful, accurate and current. However; we (Oak Grove Baptist Church) are not a substitute for professional medical or even legal advice, this page is an effort to provide a window into some available resources and providers who can help, or possibly point someone in need, in the right direction. We cannot endorse the theology of every public resource listed on this page, but attempt to communicate known/reputable providers of advice or counseling. It is our opinion that biblically based advice with licensed/certified professionals provides the best opportunity for healing. e.g. licensed biblical counselors https://biblicalcounseling.com/
