{"title":"Timothy St. John | Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimothy St. John, MDiv, ThM, serves as the counseling pastor at Lighthouse Community Church in Torrance, CA. His passion is to see the grace of gospel-centered counseling grow and thrive in local churches. Tim also serves on the council board for the BCC (Biblical Counseling Coalition), the editorial board for the SOLA network, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and retreats. He is the author of the minibook \u003cem\u003eUncovering Domestic Abuse\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item recent-articles\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"recent-articles-heading\"\u003eRecent Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/using-power-to-love\/\"\u003eUsing Power to Love\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"author-page\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/author\/timothystjohn\/\"\u003eView more\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uncovering-domestic-abuse-knowing-what-to-look-for","title":"Uncovering Domestic Abuse: Knowing What to Look For","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be surprised to learn how prevalent domestic abuse really is, even within your church community. Sadly, because spousal abuse pervades every pocket of society, the statistical reality is that we all have people in our church who have suffered as victims of violence within the home. How can the church recognize when a member is caught in this type of situation and step in to help?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePastor and counselor Timothy St. John helps both church leaders and members to recognize the warning signs that abuse is taking place within a marriage and gives a framework for understanding and responding when encountering red flags. He offers practical, biblical, and actionable help that will benefit every church that desires to be a place of refuge and support for victims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"New Growth Press","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952785268965,"sku":"9781645074250","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952785301733,"sku":"9781645074267","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Uncovering-Domestic-Abuse__24134.1753471418.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783365466"},{"product_id":"after-church-hurt-healing-in-the-care-of-the-good-shepherd","title":"After Church Hurt: Healing in the Care of the Good Shepherd","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounselor Timothy St. John offers compassion and hope to individuals who have experienced hurt in emotionally and spiritually damaging church cultures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe local church is meant to function as a healing and helping community that cares for God’s people. But what if, instead of grace and care, someone experienced harm and hurt? When the church becomes a place of abuse and silence, the pain leaves people spiritually disoriented and alone. These individuals may wonder if \u003cspan\u003ethey will ever feel safe around God’s people again.\u003c\/span\u003e Instead of running to God and his people, they run as far away as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. John defines church hurt as any unrepentant sin that is minimized, normalized, or promoted by a church culture and its leadership. In \u003cem\u003eAfter Church Hurt, \u003c\/em\u003ehe invites sufferers into the gentle care of their Good Shepherd, offering hope, clarity, and guidance for healing in his grace. Through real-life stories, biblical insights, and practical tools, this book provides a path to understanding church hurt, embracing grace, and courageously moving toward a healthy community\u003cspan\u003e.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps sufferers process their emotions\u003c\/strong\u003e and reflect on their painful experiences through the lens of Scripture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvides\u003cspan\u003e practical advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for finding a new church, assessing its culture, and rebuilding trust in relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquips\u003cspan\u003e counselors and helpers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for walking alongside those who have been wounded by their churches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Timothy St. John","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49954066170085,"sku":"9781645076001","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49954066202853,"sku":"9781645076018","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49954066235621,"sku":"9798891539082","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/After-Church-Hurt-cover__78826.1753471397.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783399636"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/collections\/Timothy_St._John.jpg?v=1777874241","url":"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.com\/collections\/timothy-st-john.oembed","provider":"New Growth Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}