Clergy workshop on domestic violence

We had two days where our clergy faced the issue of Domestic Violence with
humility, grace and open hearts and minds. I did a lot of group work and the
discussions were fierce. (Group work also helps those whose command of
English is not as strong) They all said we could have added time and they
are right. We had several issues of 'traditional' African thinking ranging
from male supremacy to God inflicting punishment for past sins by allowing
an abusive partner to belief in witchcraft. Of course I had tried to present
all the materials in a non-Western context.
The evaluations were good: 'an eye-opener'; 'we need more'; 'very useful to
my ministry'; 'the session was so nice and I have really learned a lot';
'thanks for imparting such wonderful knowledge to us, may God bless it' ;
'our lecturer/teacher has been so wonderful and given us more information
that will help us in our ministry.' etc etc
It is true we could have doubled the time (and doubled the costs!!)
They have requested a similar seminar when I come back about sexual violence
and abuse in families. We'll get the ok from the Bishop (he is in his group in the picture on the right) and pray for funding
again