Resources on Sexual Abuse Browse by Title Date Author Topic Sexual Abuse Southern Baptists take action to address church sexual abuse Article by Joe Carter on Jun 14, 2019 During the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting this week in Birmingham, Alabama, Southern Baptists took several significant actions to address the crisis of sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches. Representatives at the convention, known as “messengers,” voted to adopt... Continue... Sexual Abuse Southern Baptist leaders issue recommendations to protect sex abuse victims Press Interview by Russell Moore on Jun 11, 2019 Russell Moore joins the CBS Evening News to discuss the SBC's new recommendations to protect sexual assault victims. "One of the things that will be talked about at this convention is how to hold one another accountable where autonomous churches, where autonomy... Continue... Sexual Abuse SBC Sexual Abuse Advisory Group Releases Report on Church Sexual Abuse Press Release by Elizabeth Bristow on Jun 8, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 8, 2019—In advance of the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, June 11-12, in Birmingham, Ala., the SBC Sexual Abuse Advisory Group has released a public report on church sexual abuse. Upon its formation in July... Continue... Sexual Abuse Top 10 takeaways from the Sexual Abuse Advisory Group Report Article by Phillip Bethancourt on Jun 8, 2019 In response to the revelations of a sexual abuse crisis in American society and recognizing that such abuse has occurred within our Southern Baptist churches, Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) President J. D. Greear commissioned a Sexual Abuse Advisory Group. He... Continue... Sexual Abuse ERLC Announces "Caring Well Challenge," a Joint Initiative Designed to Confront Church Sexual Abuse Press Release by Elizabeth Bristow on Jun 6, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 6, 2019—The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, along with the Sexual Abuse Advisory Group, announced today the launch of the “Caring Well Challenge,” a unified call to action designed to confront church... Continue... Sexual Abuse What is the Caring Well Challenge? Article by Phillip Bethancourt J.D. Greear on Jun 6, 2019 The American church is facing an abuse crisis. Is your church doing all it can to be safe for survivors and safe from abuse? What is the Caring Well Challenge? The Caring Well Challenge (CWC) is a unified... Continue... Sexual Abuse The need to address sexual abuse and sexual assault ERLC Podcast Episode by Lindsay Nicolet on Jun 4, 2019 Lindsay Nicolet moderates a panel discussion on Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault with Trillia Newbell, Jen Wilkin, Gregory Love, and Kimberlee Norris. Continue... Sexual Abuse How can churches minister to victims of sexual assault? Video Explainer by Trillia Newbell on Jun 4, 2019 Is your church doing all it can to confront the abuse crisis? Stay tuned over the next few weeks to learn how the ERLC and the Sexual Abuse Advisory Group is providing practical help for SBC churches. It's time to... Continue... Sexual Abuse What is the "Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused" curriculum? Article by Brad Hambrick on Jun 4, 2019 Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused (churchcares.com) is a training experience designed to equip the church on how to respond well to the initial report of abuse. This free resource brings together top experts in the areas... Continue... Sexual Abuse A guide to understanding the Credentials Committee proposal Article by Phillip Bethancourt on May 30, 2019 The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention will consider a significant proposal to establish a standing Credentials Committee. This committee will be tasked with handling disputes that arise related to whether churches are in friendly cooperation with the SBC,... Continue... « 1 2 3 4 … »