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Christland Church in College Station is engaging in mediation and an audit of its practices.
Nearly half of the congregations that have been associated with a “Network” of churches overseen by Pastor Steve Morgan have either publicly announced their departure or removed any reference to the network from their websites.
Fifteen states have proposed legislation to extend the statute of limitations, among other measures.
Currently, 15 states are considering legislation that would extend or eliminate the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse crimes and civil lawsuits. The reform movement to change the statute of limitations for those experiencing ...
IHOPKC cuts ties with Bickle, ECAP launches child safety accreditation, Frank Barker dies, Boz Tchividjian leaves GRACE.
On This Date at MinistryWatch: IHOPKC cuts ties with Bickle, ECAP launches child safety accreditation, Frank Barker dies, Boz Tchividjian leaves GRACE.
Background checks vital step to protect children and vulnerable populations
During a webinar sponsored by the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP), D. J. Paxton, CEO of Compass Abuse Prevention Services, explained the importance of background checks of an overall screening process for volunteers.
Survivors have another three years to file civil lawsuits.
Survivors of child sexual abuse in Louisiana will have a longer window to file lawsuits against their abusers.
The answer is yes, and it will take will and wisdom to change
This week’s story caused me to search scripture and to reflect on the necessary and sufficient conditions for restoration. Scripture does not have a succinct, step-by-step cookbook for such matters, but neither is it silent.
A new child safety accreditation program will launch in January for Christian ministries serving children, created and managed by the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP).
EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: Chris Tomlin, Don Ogden, ECAP, and Houston Christian University
Churches and ministries are facing mounting pressures to implement youth protection policies, shifting from a retroactive mitigation strategy towards a more proactive and preventative approach. This could include requiring safety training, watching for abuse indicators ...
The new nonprofit provides child protection standards and an accreditation program for ministries
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) this week released a policy and accreditation program aimed at helping churches, schools, and ministries create a safe environment for children.
