Resources on Sexual Abuse Browse by Title Date Author Topic What is the “Becoming a Church that Cares Well for Abuse" curriculum? Article by Brad Hambrick on Feb 19, 2019 Sexual Abuse Over the last six months, at the directive of my senior pastor and president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), J.D. Greear, I have had the privilege of leading a team of nine individuals to develop a curriculum to equip... Continue... 10 calls to action for Southern Baptists on sexual abuse Article by Phillip Bethancourt on Feb 19, 2019 Sexual Abuse The Houston Chronicle recently published a series of articles related to sexual abuse and the Southern Baptist Convention. The stories included are heartbreaking. Part 1 brought to light over 380 Southern Baptist Church leaders or volunteers accused of sexual abuse... Continue... Russell Moore Praises SBC Presidential Advisory Group's Initial Recommendations on Combating Church Sexual Abuse Press Release by Elizabeth Bristow on Feb 19, 2019 Sexual Abuse NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 18, 2019—At tonight's meeting of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, SBC President J. D. Greear delivered an initial phase of recommendations from the Sexual Abuse Presidential Advisory Group. Russell Moore, president of the SBC’s... Continue... SBC State Conventions: Statement of Principles on Abuse Statement by Staff on Feb 18, 2019 Sexual Abuse The state conventions in cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention are committed to partnering with the Sexual Abuse Presidential Study Group to equip churches and ministries in our respective states to engage the issue of abuse with compassion and care.... Continue... Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders: Statement of Principles on Abuse Statement by Staff on Feb 18, 2019 Sexual Abuse The Officers of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL) stand in agreement with the goal of the SBC Presidential Sexual Abuse Study to equip churches and ministries in our associations to engage the issue of sexual abuse, especially... Continue... Southern Baptist Convention Seminaries: Statement of Principles on Abuse Statement by Staff on Feb 18, 2019 Sexual Abuse The six seminaries of the Southern Baptist Convention are committed to partnering with the Sexual Abuse Presidential Study Group to equip our campuses to engage the issue of abuse with compassion and care. Our desire is for the next generation... Continue... How to get help if you are a victim of sexual abuse Article by Brad Hambrick J.D. Greear on Feb 15, 2019 Sexual Abuse The Houston Chronicle has published a three-part series about sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches. Here are parts one, two, and three. As J.D. mentioned, what these articles describe is heinous. There can simply be no ambiguity about the church’s... Continue... 6 ways pastors can care for victims of sexual abuse Article by Trillia Newbell on Feb 13, 2019 Sexual Abuse We are in a significant moment in our society because of the #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements. As we have now seen clearly, sexual abuse and assault has deeply affected the Southern Baptist Convention. People are coming forward about suffering abuse... Continue... How I found hope after my ex-husband was convicted of sexual abuse Article by Shelly Durkee on Feb 11, 2019 Sexual Abuse This past Sunday, the Houston Chronicle released an investigative piece detailing sexual abuse cases of leadership in Southern Baptist churches over the last 20 years. When news hit social media that the article would be forthcoming, my heart skipped a... Continue... Covering up sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches does not protect Jesus' reputation Press Interview by Russell Moore on Feb 11, 2019 Sexual Abuse Sunday's edition of the Houston Chronicle features a major investigation into church sexual abuse in Southern Baptist contexts, looking at the harm done to over 700 survivors, including children as young as 3 years old. The report also details over 200 offenders who... Continue... « 1 2 3 »