abuse in the church
“Righteous” reputations of churches that don’t care
By Boz Tchividjian — February 28, 2015
Helping churches understand how to care less about reputation and more about victims and the vulnerable.
Remaining silent about suspected abuse: 5 common fears
By Boz Tchividjian — February 13, 2015
Have you ever been afraid to say something that needed to be said? What about when it involves protecting a child?
Innocent until proven guilty: What does this really mean?
By Boz Tchividjian — January 16, 2015
Should our responses to sexual abuse disclosures be dependent upon the outcome of the criminal case? Why or why not?
2014: A year of positive changes…and challenges
By Boz Tchividjian — December 19, 2014
2014 has seen some faith communities take bold steps to understand and address child sexual abuse. Each new step brings new challenges.
“If your brother sins against you”….and he’s a sex offender
By Boz Tchividjian — November 14, 2014
The danger and harm caused by misunderstanding and misapplying the words of Jesus.
Heroes in our midst: Chris Anderson & MaleSurvivor (Part II)
By Boz Tchividjian — October 31, 2014
How can faith communities become places of safety for male sexual abuse survivors? Part two of my interview with Chris Anderson of MaleSurvivor.
Hillsong Church: Abuse unreported, perpetrator rewarded
By Boz Tchividjian — October 17, 2014
Disturbing revelations involving child sexual abuse, a megachurch, and a 14 year silence.
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".
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.
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?
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?
