Awareness and prevention are paramount , but the existing impact of abuse on countless men and women is no less significant . At Southern , we have committed extraordinary resources to address the devastating impact of sexual abuse on individuals and families . What I deeply appreciate about Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris is that they go to war the right way . Instead of shooting in every direction or sounding the alarm without clear direction , they patiently and wisely train individuals to identify each threat and to work effectively to protect those who are vulnerable . MinistrySafe has strongly facilitated our effort to train students to stand against abuse in the name of the Lord .
Dr . Jeremy Pierre Chair — Department of Biblical Counseling Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
At Liberty University , we are committed to our founding vision of Training Champions for Christ . The School of Divinity supports that vision by coming alongside the local church in its quest to fulfill the Great Commission , which demands a focused awareness of modern ministry requirements . Every ministry leader today must model and lead God ’ s people by establishing the safest practices and protecting past and potential victims of sexual abuse . The Rawlings School of Divinity has leaned on MinistrySafe to train our students to that end . Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris bring a wealth of experience to the table . Their expertise , concern for abuse survivors , and love for the church make them invaluable partners in curriculum creation that equips our students to shepherd and protect the flock .
Dr . Troy W . Temple John W . Rawlings School of Divinity , Dean Liberty University
In 2018 , Rockbridge began requiring all students to complete Sexual Abuse Awareness Training provided by MinistrySafe . In our current cultural climate , every ministry leader must have a basic understanding of child sexual abuse risk and prevention . Sexual abuse of children in the church is not limited to one denomination or country . Our international students have expressed appreciation that we have chosen to address this cultural issue clouded in secrecy in their country of origin . As an example , one student from Nigeria said this training prepared him to take proactive precautionary measures to prevent child sexual abuse occurring in his home country . In addition , Rockbridge has also made this training available to our alumni , staff , faculty and board of trustees . Our faculty , all ministry practitioners , immediately endorsed the inclusion of the training into our curriculum . Our alumni , convinced of the training ’ s worth , contributed funds enabling us to provide the training to our entire seminary family . We heartily encourage other seminaries to adopt this training into curriculum .
Daryl Eldridge , Ph . D . President Emeritus and Cofounder Rockbridge Seminary
Gateway Seminary continues to address sexual abuse issues in our curriculum by offering additional training opportunities , monitoring enforcement of internal policies , and providing counseling to affected individuals . Confronting these issues in the church requires leaders equipped for the challenge . Gateway Seminary shapes leaders who expand God ’ s kingdom around the world .
Dr . Jeff Iorg President Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary lives out its mission of being For the Church by training God-called men and women for ministry . Training that equips these leaders for the realities of our broken world must address child sexual abuse . MinistrySafe is a trusted partner in training our students , faculty and staff to better protect the congregations where they serve . This has been an extremely helpful resource !
Dr . John Mark Yeats VP Student Services , Dean of Students Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
MinistrySafe provides a key element of our overall program to train future church and ministry leaders to protect the most vulnerable in their congregations and to care well for those affected by abuse . This training , required for incoming students , builds a solid base of knowledge that students take into their seminary course work and into their churches . We have really been pleased with this tool .
Craig Garrett , PhD , LCP-S Dean of Students / AVP for Student Affairs New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
It is hardly possible to over-emphasize the importance of protecting children in our churches and ministries . To that end , BJU Seminary seeks to train pastors , Christian leaders , missionaries and biblical counselors in awareness and prevention of child sexual abuse . Hosting live MinistrySafe trainings each year since 2015 , Bob Jones University was one of the first universities to require that all students , faculty and staff members complete Sexual Abuse Awareness Training . We believe we have a responsibility to equip future leaders to recognize and respond appropriately to this grave and growing problem . In an attempt to equip local ministries , BJU hosted pastors and church leaders in child protection training . As a result , many require child-serving staff members and volunteers to complete MinistrySafe training as a condition of service . Recently , BJU Seminary hosted a conference entitled , “ Sexual Abuse and the Church ,” including training modules on this topic . Our desire is that every student who will serve in ministry receives the necessary training to navigate this issue well .
Dr . Neal Cushman Dean Bob Jones University Seminary churchexecutive . com STOP CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE • CHURCH EXECUTIVE 39