The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) underscores our unwavering commitment to supporting survivors of sexual abuse in pursuit of healing and justice. Along with many others, we are now aware of concerns about the legal actions of various entities connected to the Southern Baptist Convention. We also understand the deep impact that these actions
How the task force is helping Southern Baptist churches help each other The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) has undertaken significant efforts to bring about key abuse reform measures within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). As part of our commitment to help churches help each other, we created this resource at the request of
For the first time, the Southern Baptist Convention will have “Caring Well Sunday” on its yearly calendar of special awareness Sundays. This year, that date is this Sunday, September 24, 2023. Baptist Press recently reported on Caring Well Sunday: Keith Myer, pastor of Harvest Baptist Church in Salisbury, Md., made a motion at the 2022