What does it take to be great in the greatest kingdom of time and eternity? Dr. Diane Langberg shares lessons from children we all can learn from.

How does a pastor respond when informed of allegations concerning child sexual abuse? All too often the responses by pastors are too little too late.   Here is a simple rule that should be followed by pastors and everyone else: Immediately report allegations of child sexual abuse. 

New Gospel Outreach Church knowingly hired a convicted sex offender as their senior pastor, but they are not alone. pastor!  Many churches and faith communities are increasingly faced with decisions related to sex offenders and disclosures of sexual abuse. 

Recently, a survivor shared an incredibly moving letter she wrote to Jesus.  She gave us permission to share this letter with our readers.

Churches should be some of the safest and most welcoming communities for those who have suffered from sexual abuse. Here are seven ways that can help transform our churches into some of the safest and most welcoming communities for survivors of abuse.

Many offenders within faith communities use similar methods to perpetrate and silence abuse. These methods focus on the exploitation of common characteristics of faith communities.

Lessons from acclaimed film King of Devil’s Island on how communities marginalize the abused.

Boz Tchividjian profiles a personal friend, survivor, and advocate for the abused, Michael Reagan.

We should all understand one important truth: child sexual abuse is both a sin and a serious crime—a crie that should always be reported.

An unintended result of an ill-advised church video reveals five common self-serving responses by sex offenders in the Church.

Understanding the reality of abuse begins with seeing the scope of it. Transforming our faith communities into places where children are safe and abuse survivors are welcomed, valued, and loved begins by realizing every number is a person. 

WORLD Magazine Article by Jamie Dean on the cost of negligence by church leaders.

Six lessons from a church that understands how to respond well to abuse.