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Hard to see ordination as a tool in preventing clergy abuse

By Filings on Mon, 12/12/22
Church & Ministry
Ministry Sexual Abuse
Local Church Autonomy
Ordination

“Here’s where you go in the SBC to find a registry of all ordained ministers: www.​fahgettaboutitSBC. There is no requirement that any pastor in any position be ordained.” - William Thornton

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Bert Perry

NewI've got to wonder....

Mon, 12/12/22

…whether he’s going to end up persuading the SBC to adopt stricter standards for ordination, and for that matter, what about the GARBC as well? Really, it’s a matter of “Yes, you have the right to select whatever officers you like….but if you want to be part of the SBC or GARBC, a few basic rules apply.” Same thing as with baptism, women in ministry, and the like.

Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.

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Topics: Ministry Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse
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  • Sovereign Grace refuses independent investigation on sexual abuse cover-up claims
  • “A church’s response to an allegation of abuse begins with a call to Child Protective Services.”
  • SBC Executive Committee deems four churches not in friendly cooperation

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