Divorce Dilemma

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Get this book and learn the first-hand account of the miracles that led to a peaceful end of apartheid in South Africa. The treatment of this difficult subject is wonderfully realistic and honest. The authors’ rich experience in both pastoral ministry and in law grounds the book in real life. This is not a disembodied, theoretical study. In its many stories, one feels the heartbeat of hurting people. It addresses social settings and cultural practices, and the hostility or silence of local churches. All of this is submitted to the scrutiny of biblical teaching on divorce without being simplistic or trite. The local church has a unique opportunity to minister to hurting people who need help, guidance, and non-judgemental support in the name of Jesus, so they may experience the transforming love of God. This book is a catalyst for discussions and new ministry opportunities. Take it! —Dr Bill Houston, Overseas Council (USA) and John Stott Ministries      Divorce has become a reality even among Bible-believing Christians. To deal effectively with rising divorce rates, one has to examine the sociocultural context of marriage, gender-related issues, and the influence of media and globalization. The authors’ research seeks to educate and to prevent divorce. They also teach couples necessary coping skills for conflict resolution communication. Those already divorced can find help to pick up the pieces. African pastors, teachers, and counsellors will find the book very useful. I heartily recommend it. —Rev Dr Fred Deegbe, former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana and Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Ghana     Culturally relevant, biblically balanced discourse on divorce. Divorce is one of the most divisive realities of living in this broken world. Dr Misiko and Dr Motsi offer options for grace-based responses to divorce for church leaders and caregivers. Couples impacted or contemplating divorce will find practical solutions for approaching this most complex and painful experience that is now a reality in the African church and society —Rev Dr Dennis Tongoi, Founding Director Emeritus of CMS-Africa, Kenya     It is almost impossible to justify the richness of this book in just few lines. It is authentically African, biblically grounded, and compassionate to the hurting. If you are a pastor, this book will give you tools to support couples in your church before, during, and after divorce. If you are married, this book is like a compass to a sailor, giving direction to your marriage. If you are not married, this book is like a brush to a painter, giving bright colours to light the path of your marriage. —Rev Dr Kilama Dennis, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Africa Renewal University and Senior Pastor of Lugogo Baptist Church in Kampala, Uganda
  Rev Dr Ray Motsi is the President of the Theological College of Zimbabwe and has been a Baptist pastor for over 20 years. He has a BA in Practical Theology, an MA in Old Testament and Hebrew, and a PhD in Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution and Trauma Healing. He founded Grace to Heal, a faith-based organization focusing on community peace-making and conflict resolution. He has been through marital difficulties and seen biblical principles transform his marriage, as well as couples he has counselled. Motsi brings Old Testament, cultural and conflict resolution perspectives to this book. As the President of the Theological College of Zimbabwe, Motsi has broad networks across the continent through the Association of Evangelicals in Africa. He also has local networks in Zimbabwe through the school’s alumni and through his pastoring. These networks are all keen to address ministry challenges from a practical contextual perspective.Rev Dr Ron Misiko has a growing reputation in Kenya as someone who is willing to talk about divorce and has solutions to address it. When he has shared his heart for divorce, the response has always been that this is a highly relevant topic that ministers are struggling to address. His passion for divorcées grew out of his 12 years pastoring Karura Community Chapel, a thriving church in Nairobi and a sister church to Nairobi Chapel. For his DMin, he did multi-disciplinary research on a biblical and pastoral response to divorce for the church in Kenya. Misiko is now addressing divorce in private practice as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. He is also beginning a divorce ministry. From his pastoral experience, Misiko has connections to pastors throughout Nairobi and Kenya. As a DMin graduate of Africa International University, Misiko’s former classmates have offered him connections to speak in their ministries across the continent. He has also recently featured in radio talk shows and has even been sought out by non-Christians for help. After receiving an international certification in mediation, the colleagues he met of other religions have begun referring divorce cases to him.