Domestic Abuse Is More than Just a Private Struggle - It's a Community Calling.

Black women in our churches are suffering silently. You can help change that.

As Christian leaders, we're called to protect and restore. This is your invitation to begin building safer, more compassionate communities.

Now is the time to listen deeply, respond faithfully, and lead with purpose.

BREAK THE CYCLES - BRING HEALING

Creating Safer Churches

Domestic Abuse in Black Communities

Tuesday, August 19th at 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET

Dr. Cliff Chappell will share his expertise

Are You a Leader in a Black or Multicultural Church?

This is a powerful opportunity to deepen your understanding of the unique challenges Black communities face regarding domestic abuse - and how your church can be part of the healing.

Discover how to leverage the cultural strengths of your community to create lasting, meaningful change.

August 19th at 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET

Let's Create Safer Churches!

Now is the time to break generational cycles of abuse

WEBINAR | Tuesday, August 19th | 10 - 11:30 AM PT (1-2:30 PM ET)

Creating Safer Black Communities

2 Speaking Sessions (25 minutes each with a time for Q&A after each session):

Dr. Chappell invites all faith leaders, especially Black faith leaders, to join him in a conversation around the issue of Domestic Violence.

He understands that Domestic Violence can be a really challenging conversation, but it is one that is vitally important and needed.

Black church has long been a cornerstone of hope, faith, and justice - yet for far too many Black women it has not been a safe place to turn in the face of intimate partner violence. Now is the time for change.

Join him for a powerful time designed specifically for Christian leaders who are ready to take the next step in creating safer, more culturally competent responses to domestic violence within Black communities.

Featured Speaker, Dr. Cliff Chappell

Founder and Director of Man-Up, a community outreach program addressing domestic, sexual, and gang violence by healing the “Soul Trauma” of men and women.

Session 1: How We Got Here

The History and Ongoing Crisis of Domestic Violence in the Black Community

Session 2: Faith in Action

How Church Leaders Can Help End Domestic Violence

He believes that as faith leaders, it is important to engage in the advocacy of exposing DV in our communities and even in our houses of faith. After that, let’s use our influence and discuss our role in eradicating DV behaviors in our communities.

This is a conversation we can no longer afford to avoid.

Together, let's create safer Black communities.

Register today. Take the first step toward lasting change.

Registration includes webinar recording.

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There is an URGENT NEED for the Church to Take Action

High Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence: Approximately 45.1% of Black women have experienced intimate partner physical violence, sexual violence, and/or stalking in their lifetimes.*
Disproportionate Homicide Rates Among Black women: Black women are four times more likely than white women to be fatally shot by an intimate partner. This risk increases for younger Black women aged 18 to 34, who are seven times more likely to be killed by an intimate partner compared to their white counterparts.**
Long-Term Effects on Children: Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) is a largely unrecognized adverse childhood experience (ACE) that disproportionately impacts Black communities. Children exposed to domestic violence are more likely to face educational and economic challenges later in life.***

These numbers are not just statistics—they represent lives, families, and futures within our congregations. The Church has a vital role to play in breaking these cycles of harm. Join us and take the first step toward building safer, more supportive communities for Black women, men, and families.

* https://drcarolynwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2021-Into-to-Special-Issue.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

**https://everytownsupportfund.org/report/black-history-month-key-research-stats/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

*** https://cdv.org/2024/02/spotlight-on-black-history-month-and-childhood-domestic-violence-how-this-largely-unknown-ace-impacts-the-black-community/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Meet the Speaker and Cohosts

Dr. Cliff Chappell

Pastor of the St. Johns All Nations Church of God in Christ in Portland, Oregon, a multi-Cultural/Multi-Ethnic Church.

Master of Divinity Degree and a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Cross-Cultural Engagement from Multnomah Biblical Seminary. He is the Founder and Director of Man-Up, a community outreach program that addresses domestic, sexual and gang violence by healing the “Soul Trauma” in men and women. He has been the opening Keynote speaker at the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Annual conference; and recently received their distinguished Midori Hamilton Award for Leadership.

Diane Schnickels

Founder & Executive Director of Living Waters of Hope

Diane is a Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate and a Certified Counselor. Helping women embrace their worth and value through God’s Word is her passion.

She authored the Oasis Bible Study, written specifically for women impacted by domestic abuse. The online support classes using this 3-book recovery series have been restoring hope and dignity to women around the country for the past eleven years.

Keisha M. Willis

Executive and Program Assistant at Living Waters of Hope

Keisha is a native Ohioan, devoted mother, survivor, and trauma-informed facilitator with a deep passion for healing and restoration. She is currently pursuing a degree in Social Work and Family Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University.

As Founder of Safe Haven Heritage, Inc., Kecia advocates for women and families impacted by trauma. A former marital abuse survivor, she walks closely with God and others as an Oasis Bible Study alumna and facilitator.