The Spiritual Trauma Survey
The Spiritual Trauma Survey provides a groundbreaking exploration of one of the most overlooked issues in today’s Christian church. Spiritual trauma represents a deep wounding of the soul—what Scripture calls “brokenheartedness.” Drawing from recent survey results, this book reveals the far-reaching impact of abuse, betrayal and injustice among professing Christians and within their faith communities. It helps readers recognize how trauma manifests physically, cognitively, and emotionally—often hidden beneath shame, silence, and distorted beliefs about God and self. More than a study, this book serves as a roadmap for Biblical reflection, healing, and restoration. It explains the difference between Post-Traumatic Stress and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress, explores the generational patterns and faith-based practices that perpetuate harm, and provides practical Bible-based strategies for healing the wounded soul. With compassion and clarity, it distinguishes between resilience and post-traumatic growth, reminding readers that the Bible promises fullness of joy and healing from every type of spiritual and emotional wound.
The Spiritual Trauma Survey calls the Church to awareness, accountability, repentance, and action. It offers practical recommendations for creating emotionally intelligent and trauma-informed faith communities. Most importantly, this writing equips individuals, counselors, and ministry leaders with skills designed to facilitate the emotional and spiritual restoration of those who are crushed in spirit. May the Holy Spirit give each reader the courage to face the wounds within themselves and the Body of Christ and to respond according to the principles of God’s Word.