Breakout Session 4 2021
Forgiveness: A Journey, Not a Destination
Presenter
Jasmine Fraser, PhD
Assistant Professor
Andrews University Theological Seminary
While forgiveness is fundamental in the development of a covenantal relationship with God, many individuals have struggled with the process of forgiveness, and in understanding whether they have truly extended forgiveness in the case of being wronged. What happens when a person who has been violated makes a decision to forgive, letting go of the need to see justice served, but deep within there is lingering pain? Such lingering pain have sometimes caused a person to wonder whether they have extended forgiveness. In this discussion it is assumed that forgiveness is a dynamic process rather than a singular static event, and that the process is incumbent on a person’s covenantal relationship with God and sense of self.
Sexual Misconduct—Does Forgiveness Mean Restoration?
Presenter
Jeffrey O. Brown, PhD, CFLE
General Conference Associate Ministerial Secretary
Abuse and moral falls abound among clergy, especially in the pandemic. All of us are prone; what precautions can we take? Can there be forgiveness without restoration? Can there be restoration without a return to church employment?
The Impact of Decisional and Emotional Forgiveness on Family
Presenter
Ruth Nyabeta CFLE-P
Doctoral Student
Andrews University Theological Seminary
Presenter
Omwocha Nyaribo, Pastor
This presentation first seeks to discuss the two different types of forgiveness as highlighted by Worthington (2006) and establish what necessitates these kinds of forgiveness. Second, the presentation will evaluate and analyze how decisional and emotional forgiveness impact family relationships.