You'd like to think you know who the predators are in your church. You don't.
If someone was molesting a child close to you, could you tell?
If a woman in your church shared that she's being abused, would you know what to say?
Don't victims often make up accusations to get attention?
Does "forgive and forget" include letting a sex offender attend church with children present?
How can we effectively protect our most vulnerable members?
Is your church really as safe as you think it is?
Domestic Violence is the 2nd leading cause of death for African American women, the 3rd leading cause of death for native/indigenous women, and the 7th leading cause of death for Caucasian women.
- No Visible Bruises, by Rachel Louise Snyder
SAFER CHURCHES will teach you how to:
Understand the one core mindset every abuser shares.
Discover how to recognize and respond to red flags.
Recognize both tangible and intangible forms of abuse.
Reject unbiblical myths about forgiveness and restoration.
Feel more equipped to educate your church staff.
Be aware of the tools used by every abuser, regardless of context.
Discern genuine repentance.
Learn what to look for in a safe and supportive faith community.
Protect the vulnerable, and reflect God’s character to your church’s children.
Safer Churches presents proven approaches to handling abuse in your faith community in ways that are both biblically redemptive and legally responsible.
Myths on forgiveness, repentance, reconciliation, and reporting are abundant - allowing predators and abusers to easily manipulate, charm, and deceive trusting leaders, parents, and children.
- Sarah McDugal
SAFER CHURCHES is for:
Faith communityleaders: clergy, elders, deacons, teachers, and children's staff who are responsible for creating a safe environment.
Lay members who desire to show compassion and support to the hurting, and learn how best to support the vulnerable.
Those who serve in a professional role such as counselor, medical provider, attorney or first responder, who want to be more trauma-informed.
Survivors or family members of those who have suffered trauma or abuse, who want to become more effective helpers.
SAFER CHURCHES Intensive Training includes
Ten comprehensive, interactive training presentations
LIVE Q&A session
Infographics + visual charts for added clarity
Travel and accommodation is additional.
Book Testimonials
Myths We Believe
For such a tough, stomach-churning subject, the book is exceptionally easy to read. Very informative. Give one to your old pastor, your new pastor, and the next pastor, and all of their pastors ever! Rhoda H.
Myths We Believe
A much-needed reality check. Myths is straightforward and succinct while giving readers a great first step into understanding the realities around abuse in churches. If you ever have thought, "Surely, this isn't in my church," then this is the book you need to buy. Ryan Becker, podcaster
Far too often, faith communities are unwitting soft targets for abuse of many kinds. This doesn't have to be YOUR church.