Our conference is for churches and believers in SoCal to biblically UNDERSTAND, PREVENT, IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO sexual abuse and assault. 22-23 March 2019
If we love the abuser we will know that true repentance is slow and hard, and their words and promises cannot be trusted. Keep in mind that one of the most powerful weapons of deception is the use of spiritual language.
It’s easier for leaders to talk tough and say the “right things” when the reported abuser or those responsible for covering it up are gone. How leaders respond when the suspect parties are still actively present is a much better indicator of where the church stands on this issue.
Why is it that abuse survivors and their family members are so often the ones whose lose their church community after disclosing abuse by a church member? The tragic truth is that loss of community is ultimately a punishment to victims for painfully bringing darkness to light.
@ValuedConf just surpassed 100 subscribers on YouTube. Are you on it? Have you shared these free resources on sexual abuse/assault with your followers and church?
https://t.co/z5uqRugVNu
At @ValuedConf we gave a list of recommended resources (rec by speakers). Let's all continue to be proactive to learn, pray, and implement! Resource List may be downloaded at https://t.co/2yoLLpQ3OR @ValuedConf sessions are available to watch & share at https://t.co/VLfSurq7Ht
Powerful message by @BozT at @ValuedConf:
“God was not silent when confronted by evil, regardless of the consequence, even if it was death. It’s the picture of the gospel.”
https://t.co/tr9VJLhQlM
The Valued Conference videos are posted at https://t.co/1tOONwSIip
We want to especially thank the organizers of the @ValuedConf for the opportunities to learn alongside so many courageous people in San Diego and for these videos which can now be used for the betterment of all.
Sexually abused children learn that relationships are for using others, good is evil and evil is good, pretense is necessary, and they are trash. Such profound lessons do not simply get dropped when they reach adulthood. These lessons become the control beliefs for the adult.
@MundaneMinister@ValuedConf Thank you for making this available. Wish I could have been there for the conf. Grateful for your leadership and all those who spoke!