About CommonSteps
Common Steps is non-profit (501c3) provider of educational and support services for people struggling with relationship issues heightened by life events such as death, separation, divorce, remarriage, and career changes as well as positive events such as marriage, the birth of a child and parenting. Our focus is on helping local churches and communities with relationship education using nationally recognized resources that provide program participants with encouragement and healing.
History
Common Steps was formed in 2001 to address the needs of families affected by divorce. The Common Steps Strategy was created to move families from hopelessness to strength by refocusing parents and children on how God can help them heal and overcome. While many other ministries, support groups, churches, therapists, attorneys, and government agencies seek to help in some way the Common Steps Strategy exists to:
- Reach out to communities through campaigns, such as the Common Steps Networks
- Identify and involve local resources for these individuals and families
- Encourage local churches and other advocates to get involved
- Help extend the reach of and improve the effectiveness of other Christian ministries