Churches and Abuse Cover Up — Insights From Penn State

(Luke 8:17  ESV)  For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. Here is part of an AP (Associated Press) news story that helps us understand a very common motivation by churches to cover up abuse when it is reported. Christians… Continue reading Churches and Abuse Cover Up — Insights From Penn State

Avoid being deceived by the abuser, put him out of the flock (advice for pastors Part 3, by Ps Jeff Crippen)

(Luke 15:21)  And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' Having educated himself about the nature, mentality, and tactics of abuse (entitlement, power-control, justification), the pastor will be enabled to recognize abuse when it is described to him… Continue reading Avoid being deceived by the abuser, put him out of the flock (advice for pastors Part 3, by Ps Jeff Crippen)