Ministry Sexual Abuse

“There are three main bulwarks against abuse: staffing and screening, training and facilities, and reporting and response. Parents can identify whether these bulwarks are present in an organization.” - CPost

“That vetting process is ‘presently limited…to determining eligibility … on the basis of prior criminal convictions or civil judgements rendered against accused individuals for sex-based offenses.’” - BPNews

“An Australian court found Brian Houston, co-founder and former head pastor of the Hillsong megachurch and media empire, not guilty for concealing his father’s sexual abuse and not reporting it to the police.” - RNS

“Was the Hillsong founder covering up sexual abuse or trying to care for a survivor?” - CToday

Related: Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston covered up father’s abuse of boy: prosecutor - CPost

“With a robust governing structure and a 400-page Book of Church Order (BCO) that requires strict standards for those in church leadership, the Presbyterian Church in America should be a denomination that’s good at handling abuse.” - CToday

“Trinity Community Church… has a confessed child sex abuser serving with their worship team….Trinity is also affiliated with the SBC and the Georgia Baptist Convention” - SBC Voices

“The SBC Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force says it is preparing to launch a ministry database website as ordered by messengers to the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim.” - BPNews

“As I’ve said before, the SBC Executive Committee will vigorously defend ourselves from this troubling attempt to recast an accused perpetrator as the victim of an imaginary conspiracy. We look forward to our day in court.” - BPNews

“The mandate of the ARITF is to provide help for local churches to be as safe as possible for children, teens and vulnerable adults…. the toolbox will put the essentials for prevention and protection into the hands of every church and association.” - BPNews

“April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month…. Sexual abuse awareness training is a foundational component of onboarding new staff and volunteers who will have access to children, youth, and vulnerable adults.” - BPNews