After presenting five ways in which clergy fail to adequately minister to victims of domestic violence, the author provides an equal number of positive suggestions for clergy action. They must: (1) become well-educated on the nature and dynamics of abuse and the characteristics of abusers; (2) condemn abuse from the pulpit and broadly educate the congregation on abuse; (3) recognize their own limitations and begin gathering various resources to address domestic violence and assist abuse victims and perpetrators; (4) refuse to be deceived by perpetrators and work with other church and civic leaders to hold batterers fully responsible for their actions; (5) prioritize the protection of abuse victims and their children. The article includes a bibliography of resources on domestic violence.

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