Churches and individuals trust ministers to provide leadership, guidance, and care during some of the most vulnerable periods of life. Clergy sexual misconduct, whether it is an adulterous relationship or abuse of a child, violates this relationship of trust. The Baptist General Convention of Texas cares about the victims of clergy sexual misconduct and our churches want to work together to stop violence and abuse of the innocent, whether the victim be an adult or a child. “We thought it could never happen in our church.” Resources for churches responding to clergy sexual misconduct First Steps for Churches Guide for church reporting Ministry to the victim and the church Minister to the offender’s family “Is my child safe at church?” Resources for parents to prevent sexual abuse of your child "I want to maintain the highest standards in my relationships." Resources to help ministers avoid inappropriate and illegal sexual activities Reporting requirements Protecting the clergy marriage A covenant of clergy ethics Internet Filters for Church Computers Establishing practical safeguards for counseling “May it never be!” Resources for churches working together to stop clergy sexual misconduct 10 Questions for your church Let the Little Children Come to Me Creating a child protection policy (see a sample) Reporting requirements Internet Filters for church computers Registered sex offender accountability covenant For Search Committees Background Investigations when hiring Employment Agreement Sample screening questionnaires Request for Information from BGCT on a particular candidate E-mail: ministerchurch@bgct.org
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