Restoring the Fallen

Wilson, Ph.D., is a psychologist and counselor in private practice. An experienced conference speaker on issues of addiction and restoration, he has also previously taught part-time at Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia (Canada). Wilson, M.A., is a counselor, conference speaker and instructor of counseling at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Friesen (M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) was for nine years director of men's and family ministry at Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts. Currently he is president and founder of Home Improvement Ministries, an organization devoted to equipping and encouraging local churches, families, couples and individuals to experience hope and joy as they live according to God's relational design. In addition, he is summer director of family ministry for InterVarsity's Campus by the Sea on Catalina Island in Southern California. Friesen speaks at seminars and conferences and also counsels couples and individuals on relational issues. With his wife, Virginia, and two other couples, he is an author of Restoring the Fallen. Friesen co-directed family ministry at Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts (working alongside her husband, Paul). She was also involved there in leadership of "Mom to Mom" ministry. Currently she is vice president of Home Improvement Ministries, an organization devoted to equipping and encouraging local churches, families, couples and individuals to experience hope and joy as they live according to God's relational design. On her own and in collaboration with Paul, she speaks at seminars and conferences and also counsels individuals and couples. With Paul and two other couples, she is an author of Restoring the Fallen. Nancy Paulson, R.N., who passed away in January 2007, was an author, teacher and conference speaker. Larry Paulson, J.D., is a lawyer, church leader and brigadier general in the Oregon Air National Guard. Nancy Paulson, R.N., is an author, teacher and conference speaker. Larry Paulson, J.D., is a lawyer, church leader and brigadier general in the Oregon Air National Guard.

Preface 1. The Day the Roof Fell In 2. Digging Out from the Rubble 3. Searching for an Escape-- Finding Hope 4. The Formation of the Spiritual Care Team 5. What Is Restoration? 6. Going Against the Grain 7. Consent for Surgery 8. Truth and Consequences 9. What About the Spouse Family? 10. The Role of Professional Helpers 11. The Church's Role in Restoration 12. Restoration the Healing Process 13. Aftercare 14. Restored to Full Ministry? Epilogue: Looking Back Appendix A: Spiritual Care Teams in Other Churches Appendix B: Principles Regarding Sexual Addiction