These FAQs help explain some of the things mentioned in the ARITF 2024 Report & Recommendations and they may be updated periodically until Tuesday, June 11. 1. What is the purpose of the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF)? The ARITF was created by the messengers in 2022 to implement meaningful and lasting abuse reform
THE FUTURE OF ABUSE REFORM IN THE SBC For nearly two years, the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (“task force”) has workedaggressively toward the implementation of meaningful and lasting abuse reform within theSouthern Baptist Convention (SBC) in response to the expressed will of messengers at the2022 and 2023 annual meetings. Since being reauthorized by the
We are pleased to announce that the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARTIF) will be releasing a written report on our progress next week ahead of the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. This report, reflecting the past year of dedicated work by a volunteer team of nine Southern Baptists, will outline the recommended
April marks the observance of Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence and devastating impact of child abuse in our communities. For the Southern Baptist Convention, this month should serve as a crucial reminder of the responsibility we bear in safeguarding the most vulnerable among us each week in
The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) is pleased to announce two pivotal developments in our ongoing efforts toward abuse reform within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). First, we are grateful to the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) board of trustees for their recent approval of $250,000 in funding for the task force. This
A statement from the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) concerning the Department of Justice investigation into the SBC: “Southern Baptists initiated the work of sexual abuse reform not in response to criminal inquiries or threats of lawsuits but due to an increasing burden and awareness that vulnerable people were suffering harm in many of
These are the remarks delivered by Josh Wester, Chairman of the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force and member and pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC at the February 19, Executive Committee trustee meeting. Before we begin, I’d like to recognize and thank the survivors who have joined us in the room tonight as
In a December 4 meeting held in Dallas, TX, the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) furthered its work of implementing meaningful and permanent abuse reform measures across the Southern Baptist Convention. The meeting began with a thoughtful devotional from Ezekiel 22:30 led by Pastor Jon Nelson from Soma Community Church in Jefferson City, MO
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