If one still thinks that Clergy sexual abuse is still a small problem or that we are handling it well, let me add two more posts from Christa Brown. Here and here. The second post highlights the case of Bernie Johnston who exposed himself, masturbated and fondled a church member at the church in which [...]
Still think clergy child sexual abuse is a small problem? It’s not. It’s huge. It’s widespread.What we are doing is not enough. It’s not working. We need to prevent this from happening, not wait until it happens and then do something. Read here and here. *Update: Christianity Today has an article on the New Tribes [...]
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever [...]
Matthew 18:10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. Micah 6:8 …“to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God” One main reason we need a [...]
From StopBaptistPredators website: Now consider these numbers from a 2004 study in the journal of Child Abuse and Neglect: “Sexually abused adolescents were much more likely to report having had ‘thoughts about killing themselves’ [73% abused, 25% non-abused]; to have “made plans” [55% abused, 12% non-abused]; to have “made threats” [45% abused, 9% non-abused]; and [...]
From the Stop Baptist Predators Website: Baptist General Convention of Texas: Keeps a confidential file of ministers reported by churches for sexual abuse, “including child molestation” and for whom there is an admission, “substantial evidence,” or a “confirmed” report from the church. The assessment of “substantial evidence” was reviewed by the BGCT’s own attorneys. But [...]
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 This is the letter Christa wrote to Members of the First Baptist Church of Farmer Branch. I highlight this letter to give you a glimpse into the young girl [...]
Kevin Ezell Said Nothing Concerning Child Clergy Sex Abuse In His Church!
We have all read by now the ABP report on how Kevin Ezell feels about bloggers and criticism. SBCVoices had a post on the subject. While that had me concerned about a candidate, now President of the NAMB, this concerns me even more, and beyond concern, I am angered and wondering is there no one [...]
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