Many of us are grieved at the wreckage in the church that occurs
when victims are silenced, abusers are protected, power is abused
and “truth” is disseminated to the less powerful.
Diane Langberg PhD, DianeLangberg.com
when victims are silenced, abusers are protected, power is abused
and “truth” is disseminated to the less powerful.
Diane Langberg PhD, DianeLangberg.com
Dear Church: Hear the Word of the Lord by Diane Langberg
The church is suffering greatly – by her own hands. Self-injury, whether by individuals or institutions, invariably involves faulty thinking that is born out of self-deception. Many of us are grieved at the wreckage in the church that occurs when victims are silenced, abusers are protected, power is abused and “truth” is disseminated to the less powerful. The body of our Lord is sick. Here are some thoughts for her. Read More
When It Comes to Abuse, the Church Needs a Paradigm Shift
by Annette Oltmans
Abuse Claims Again the Top Reason Churches go to Court
by Richard R. Hammar, Church Law & Tax
Covering Up the Evils of the Wicked is Forbidden by the Lord
by Jeff Crippen
A Covenant of Clergy Sexual Ethics
9 Anti-Abuse Practices Your Church Needs To Adopt
The Shame of Sexual Harassment in the Church - How It Happens - How We Can
by Alex Newman
The #MeToo Movement Has Educated Pastors. And Left Them with More Questions.
by Bob Smietana
One in 8 Protestant senior pastors say a church staff member has sexually harassed a member of the congregation
at some point in the church’s history. One in 6 pastors say a staff member has been harassed in a church setting.
What We Long for the Church to Do about Sexual Violence: Four practical steps churches can take to eliminate sexual violence.
by Sally Schwer Canning and Tammy Schultz
Boz Tchividjian: A Godly Response to Abuse in the Church Environment
As recent scandals have shown, whether Catholic or Protestant, mainline or evangelical, mega church or home church,
abuse is a reality across the Christian world.
How can churches create a culture where the most vulnerable among us are safe,
where victims are heard and healed, and where abuse is not tolerated?
The church is suffering greatly – by her own hands. Self-injury, whether by individuals or institutions, invariably involves faulty thinking that is born out of self-deception. Many of us are grieved at the wreckage in the church that occurs when victims are silenced, abusers are protected, power is abused and “truth” is disseminated to the less powerful. The body of our Lord is sick. Here are some thoughts for her. Read More
When It Comes to Abuse, the Church Needs a Paradigm Shift
by Annette Oltmans
Abuse Claims Again the Top Reason Churches go to Court
by Richard R. Hammar, Church Law & Tax
Covering Up the Evils of the Wicked is Forbidden by the Lord
by Jeff Crippen
A Covenant of Clergy Sexual Ethics
9 Anti-Abuse Practices Your Church Needs To Adopt
The Shame of Sexual Harassment in the Church - How It Happens - How We Can
by Alex Newman
The #MeToo Movement Has Educated Pastors. And Left Them with More Questions.
by Bob Smietana
One in 8 Protestant senior pastors say a church staff member has sexually harassed a member of the congregation
at some point in the church’s history. One in 6 pastors say a staff member has been harassed in a church setting.
What We Long for the Church to Do about Sexual Violence: Four practical steps churches can take to eliminate sexual violence.
by Sally Schwer Canning and Tammy Schultz
Boz Tchividjian: A Godly Response to Abuse in the Church Environment
As recent scandals have shown, whether Catholic or Protestant, mainline or evangelical, mega church or home church,
abuse is a reality across the Christian world.
How can churches create a culture where the most vulnerable among us are safe,
where victims are heard and healed, and where abuse is not tolerated?
Abuse Prevention Resources
RAINN
The Nation's Largest Anit-Sexual Violence Organization
A Comparison of Policies Dealing with Clergy Sexual Misconduct
by: Arthur Gross-Schaefer, Lee Feldman and Nicole Perkowitz
18 Ways Churches can Fight Sexual Assault
by Ruth Everhart, The Christian Century
6 Principles for Guarding Churches Against Predators
by Gricel Madina, CBE International
Church Administrative Professionals - Article on Sexual Harassment Prevention
Helping Churches Conduct Business with Excellence
Church Tax & Law
Keeping Your Church Safe, Legal and Financially Sound
Subscription Fees Apply
FaithTrust Institute
Working Together to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
Training Resources and Materials
How to Pastor in the Age of Sexual Abuse Accusations
by Megan Briggs, Church Leaders
After A Leader's Sin Has Been Revealed
Guest Post by Michelle Van Loon, The Wartburg Watch 2018
Pastoring Your Church Through a Leader's Misconduct
Tips for a redemptive response
Dorothy Greco, Christianity Today
UM Sexual Ethics
Raising Awareness, Preventing Sexual Abuse, Promoting Healthy Boundaries, Bringing About Justice and Healing
We desire to provide an online information source for people who are seeking answers to issues around
sexual misconduct in the life of the Church
5 Ways Churches Can Curb Sexual Abuse
by Terrell Carter
What About Church Membership Covenants/Contracts?
Five Reasons to Say "No" to a Church Covenant by Wade Burleson
Five Reasons to Say No to a Church Membership Covenant - Apologetics Index
Q. Are Church Covenants and Membership Policies Biblical?
The Dirty Little Secret About Church Membership Covenants
Church Membership Covenants - Legal Contracts that are NOT Biblical!
Further Proof You are Signing a Legal Contract Not a Membership Covenant: Courtesy of the Gospel Coalition