Everyone has the right to live free from violence. Regrettably, domestic and family violence is a serious social issue within Australia. The underpinning relational dynamic of domestic and family violence is power and control. To date, a significant amount of research has been undertaken in this field, however, little research has been completed in the preventative space of understanding power and control within dating relationships. Furthermore, no study has been published on coercive control in dating relationships within Christian Communities. Therefore, this project aims to investigate the question, ‘How is coercive control experienced, perceived and constructed in dating relationships within Christian communities?’ It will be accomplished by undertaking a qualitative research study that will examine the lived experiences of people who have encountered coercive control in a prior dating relationship. The investigative study will be made up of individual interviews with the participants (victims of coercive control), professional counsellors/psychologists and a trusted person who has been nominated by each participant. Focus groups with the participants will also be facilitated. This research data will be used to develop effective training material for churches to use with dating couples in their church communities.