Being a Sanctuary - by Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez

About the Book

When we embrace God's vision for the church--a sacred (biblically based), soft (trauma informed), and safe (justice centered) community--we can address church trauma and heal the body of Christ.

Book Synopsis

"Perreaux-Dominguez constructs a solid model of church reform. . . . This inspires."--Publishers Weekly

What does it mean to be the Body of Christ in a healthy and holy way?

When news outlets reveal church scandals or we hear stories about people leaving the church, it can seem as though we are in a bit of a crisis as the Body of Christ. In Being a Sanctuary, Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez--who has experienced abuse, trauma, and racism within the church--takes us on an honest, biblical, and reflective journey as she examines the state of the church and offers us a hopeful path forward.

Perreaux-Dominguez focuses on three aspects of God's vision for the church: that it would be sacred (Bible based), soft (trauma informed), and safe (justice centered). Each section of the book explores what these mean for the church using biblical teaching, practical instruction, and stories from her own experiences. She unpacks practical steps the body of Christ can take to realize this vision and cultivate a lifestyle of being a sanctuary, including repenting, pursuing sanctification, showing Christ's compassion, healing injustices, choosing unity over uniformity, and being advocates.

This book is for anyone ready to be both challenged and encouraged on how we, as the Body of Christ, can collectively return to God's foundational call to be radicals who choose the path of being sacred, soft, and safe--just like Jesus is.

From the Back Cover

What does it mean to be the Body of Christ in a healthy and holy way?

When we hear about church scandals or people leaving the church, it can seem as though the Body of Christ is in a crisis. In Being a Sanctuary, Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez--who has experienced abuse, trauma, and racism within the church--takes us on an honest, biblical, and reflective journey as she examines the state of the church and offers a hopeful path forward.

Perreaux-Dominguez focuses on three aspects of God's vision for the church: that it would be sacred (Bible based), soft (trauma informed), and safe (justice centered). She unpacks practical steps we can take to realize this vision and cultivate a lifestyle of being a sanctuary, including repenting, pursuing sanctification, showing Christ's compassion, healing injustices, choosing unity over uniformity, and being advocates.

"Essential reading for those yearning to rediscover a church that embodies the profound love and grace of Christ."
--Latasha Morrison, New York Times bestselling author of Be the Bridge; CEO and founder of Be the Bridge

"Pricelis's love for the church is matched by her passion for truth. In this crisis moment of the church, many will find their own story in this book. This invitation to restoration through truth is one we all need."
--Sandra María Van Opstal, pastor and author of The Next Worship

"Pricelis addresses the church with passionate love. Sometimes those with the strongest words speak boldly because they have ferocious hope. That hope is palpable through these pages."
--Faith Eury Cho, pastor and author of Experiencing Friendship with God

About the Author

Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez (MSW, MSEd) is a truthteller and space builder committed to helping the Body of Christ be healthy and holy. She is the founder and CEO of Full Collective, creator of the annual Sowers Summit, and host of the Being a Sanctuary podcast. She has spoken at conferences such as Proverbs 31 and Verity Conference and has written for Chasing Justice and She Reads Truth. She is also a contributor to the devotional The Women We've Been Waiting For. Pricelis holds master's degrees in community-based leadership and social work, and she is currently pursuing a master of arts in biblical and theological studies from Denver Seminary. She is a proud Black Latina (Dominicana) born and raised in New York City, where she resides with her husband and son. You can find her on Instagram @pricelispd.