Fortify Initiative

Equipping Networks to Resource Churches in Abuse Prevention & Response

The Fortify Initiative is a ready-to-assemble abuse prevention and response training model for Southern Baptist local associations and state/regional conventions. The model is designed to be scalable for any sized network, and customizable to any context. Choose from our catalogue of topics, select and request expert presenters, request free SBC Abuse Prevention & Response Resource Guides, and access event planning resources. Explore the pages below to get started.

Hosting Interest Form

5 Goals.

1 Mission.

Nehemiah set goals to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. He assigned tasks, dividing the work to tackle an enormous challenge. In this spirit of cooperation, and in light of our Great Commission calling, we challenge you, association and convention leaders to accomplish the following five goals. We aim to multiply our impact to make our churches safe places for kids and the vulnerable to hear the gospel and grow in Christ.

1

Make this training available to every church in your network.

2

Communicate the problem of abuse including indicators of abuse and common grooming behaviors.

3

Identify mandatory reporting laws and other state or jurisdictional laws related to abuse prevention and response.

4

Provide an overview of essential safeguards for protecting children and vulnerable adults.

5

Feature the Abuse Prevention & Response Resource Guide and localized resources to support churches.

National Fortify Events

Fortify Interest Form

Requester Information

Requesting Organization Name(Required)

Requesting Org Point of Contact Name (first and last)(Required)

Point of Contact Position/Title(Required)

Point of Contact Email Address(Required)

Point of Contact Phone(Required)

Please share your organization's URL if you have a website

Event Details

If you have not determined the exact date and location of your event, that’s okay. Enter an estimate of when and where you may hold the event so that speakers may still use this information to guide decision-making.

Time of Event

Date of Event

If you don't yet have a date identified, please let us know the general timeframe you're considering. (e.g. Next Fall, late 2027, March 2027, etc. )

Is there any flexibility in this date based on presenter availability?

Yes

Describe your audience(Required)

Pastors, ministry leaders, associational leaders, etc.

What is your projected attendance number?(Required)

What is your honorarium budget?(Required)

What is your budget/policy for covering speaker travel expenses?(Required)

Is there any other information you would like presenters to know about your event?