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The chances are good that either a couple or an individual in your small group will have to wrestle directly with divorce, which means the entire group will deal with it as well. What should a small-group leader do to prepare for the impact of divorce on individuals, couples, and the group? Use this tool to learn how to recognize a troubled marriage in your group, early steps you can take to come along side struggling friends, and how to handle the aftermath if it comes to that. Then, there are further resources to help you help your small group deal with this too-frequent occurrence.
When Divorce Visits Your Small Group
What to do in the likely event of a marital crisis
by Lee A. Dean
Living in the Messies
How one small group ministered to a divorcing couple
by Pat J. Sikora
How Not to Fail Hurting Couples
5 principles that can save a marriage in your small group
by Thomas Needham
Walking with Couples Considering Divorce
4 steps to help you maintain your focus in a difficult situation
by North Point Ministries, Inc.
Can One Become Two?
4 steps to help you maintain your focus in a difficult situation
By H. Wayne House
Divorce Needs
A look at the emotional, practical, and spiritual needs of people going through divorce
by Connie M. Valentini
When a Friend Divorces
How to provide support through the emotional and spiritual fallout
by Judy Corey
Additional Resources
Books, downloads, and websites to help you grapple with the reality of divorce
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