Boz Tchividjian

“Boz” Tchividjian is a former child abuse chief prosecutor and is the founder and executive director of GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment). Boz is also a Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law, and is a published author who speaks and writes extensively on issues related to abuse within the faith community. Boz is the 3rd-eldest grandchild of the Rev. Billy Graham. He is a graduate of Stetson University and Cumberland School of Law (Samford University).

All Stories by Boz Tchividjian

The wicked scheme of child offending church leaders: A house of cards

By Boz Tchividjian — September 26, 2014
The scheme used by many church leaders who abuse children is deceiving and wicked. Let's talk about it. Let's expose it. Let's stop it.

Shatter the silence: A call to the Black Church to protect our children

By Boz Tchividjian — September 19, 2014
Guest post: A voice from the African American Church crying out for Christians to stop embracing child abuse disguised as "Godly discipline".

#WhyIStayed: How some churches support spousal abuse

By Boz Tchividjian — September 12, 2014
This week's news about an abusive football player must propel Christians to honestly assess how we contribute to #WhyIStayed.

A Christian publisher speaks up on child sexual abuse

By Boz Tchividjian — September 5, 2014
A criminal case that highlights the failed Christian response to abuse and the hopeful words of a Christian publisher.

The sexual exploitation of children: What if anything is the Church going to do about it?

By Boz Tchividjian — August 30, 2014
A few thoughts about a new report that opens our eyes to the dark reality of child sexual exploitation in America.

Three common strategies sexual offenders use to discredit child witnesses

By Boz Tchividjian — August 22, 2014
Three common strategies used by sexual offenders and their supporters to convince us to ignore common sense and embrace a false innocence.

Measuring greatness: Children and the kingdom of God

By Boz Tchividjian — August 8, 2014
Guest post: What is the condition for greatness in the kingdom of God? That seems like a pretty important question, doesn’t it? Do we realize that It begins with children?

When sex offenders confess to clergy: Three mistaken beliefs

By Boz Tchividjian — August 1, 2014
Are pastors prohibited from reporting child sexual abuse disclosures made by perpetrators? Three mistaken beliefs about reporting confessions.

Sex offenders, recidivism, and the Church

By Boz Tchividjian — July 25, 2014
Guest blog post: The debate over recidivism rates of sex offenders shouldn't be the focus when it comes to protecting children.

Abuse on the mission field: Treasuring the institution instead of the child

By Boz Tchividjian — July 18, 2014
Some missionary cultures are in need of a conversion. Children on the mission field must be treasured and protected.

Learning to heal from abuse: One man’s mission to help

By Boz Tchividjian — July 11, 2014
An interview with an amazing man who is committed to serving survivors by connecting them with qualified counselors at no cost.

4 lessons we can learn from a church that hired a sex offender

By Boz Tchividjian — June 27, 2014
What can we learn from a church that welcomes a sex offender as its pastor?

A denomination confronts child sexual abuse: A positive step forward

By Boz Tchividjian — June 20, 2014
A Protestant denomination confronts child sexual abuse with powerful words and a commitment to action.

Five common characteristics of child sexual offenders: Eliminating the edge

By Boz Tchividjian — June 13, 2014
Learning how offenders think and act is the first step in making our faith communities safe from those who pose a risk to our little ones.

An abuse survivor’s prayer to Jesus

By Boz Tchividjian — June 6, 2014
So much confusion. So many questions. A survivor has a frank talk with Jesus about the abuse and the long and complicated journey of healing.
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