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  • A Better Way to Handle Abuse

    A Better Way to Handle Abuse

    Sexual abuse in the church does not have to end in broken lives, agonizing lawsuits and divided congregations. As illustrated by the real-life abuse case described later in this post, when people follow God’s ways…

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  • Access Control Is an Act of Love (Part 2)

    Access Control Is an Act of Love (Part 2)

    Every church I have ever worked with says the same thing when the subject of access control comes up. “We want people to feel welcome.” And they mean it. The open door is not just…

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  • Flipping the Narrative About Southern Baptists and Sexual Abuse

    Flipping the Narrative About Southern Baptists and Sexual Abuse

    During Passion Week this year, I contemplated how it took the empty tomb to flip the narrative about Jesus.  Leading up to the cross, the narrative was scandalous.  Jesus was labeled a lawbreaker, usurper, heretic,…

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