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SBC Launches New Helpline to Protect Churches
Faith Facts
- The Southern Baptist Convention unveiled an improved helpline to address and report sexual abuse in member congregations.
- This expanded service stems from collaboration between the SBC Office for Abuse Prevention and Response and the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention.
- The helpline offers support for survivors and guidance for churches facing abuse allegations.
The Southern Baptist Convention has introduced a new helpline, providing a pivotal resource for reporting abuse and equipping churches to safeguard their congregants. The OAPR’s partnership with trusted Christian organizations reinforces the commitment to protecting God’s people through proactive measures.
“We are putting in place long-term strategies for confronting this pernicious evil because even one instance of sexual abuse is too many.”
Both support for survivors and counsel for ministry leaders are available as part of a biblical approach to accountability and care. The Christian community recognizes the seriousness of abuse and stands together to promote healing, justice, and restoration.