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Christianity Today is raising awareness about child sexual abuse in a big way. Check out this article Greg and Kimberlee authored for their website. Also check out the other related articles and materials provided by Christianity Today online.
The need for prevention and training is real. Everyday, new stories of ministries gone awry derail the evangelical mission and get in the way of reaching the churched and the unchurched. These news stories represent merely a fraction of reported criminal and civil cases revealing sexual predators within the Church and Christian ministries.
California United Methodists reach out-of-court agreement
LOS ANGELES- California United Methodists have reached an out-of-court agreement to resolve a sexual abuse lawsuit stemming from the actions of a former pastor during the 1970s.
A Clark County man faces several criminal charges accusing him of sexually abusing an underage boy.
from The Winchester Sun Mark Alan Myers, 44, of 1120 Old Ruckerville Road was charged on Wednesday with third-degree sodomy, first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, promoting a sexual performance by a minor and use of a minor in a sexual performance.
Faith is Tested When Sex Scandals Hit
from the Austin American Statesman By Eileen E. Flynn Wednesday, November 15, 2006
How churches deal with the news can affect whether members are disillusioned or drawn together.
When the Rev. Michael Lewis, pastor of Great Hills Baptist Church, got word this summer that his education minister had been arrested on charges of sexual assault of a minor, he made sure the news got out to his congregation fast.
Church employee charged with child sexual assault
Updated: 8/2/2006 9:58 AM By: News 8 Austin Staff
Reports of sexual abuse (by Denomination)
Links
Texas Attorney General's Office
What Can We Do About Child Abuse?
The National Sex Offender Website
National Sex Offender Registry
The Texas Sex Offender Registry
Texas Legislation Regarding Abuse
Texas Family Code §261
Texas Youth Camp Act
Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 265