ARITF ‘Essentials’ Curriculum Released in Indy INDIANAPOLIS (BP) – The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) has launched the curriculum it hopes churches will use to train volunteers in preventing sexual abuse and responding to those who have experienced it....
“Stoll-en” Moments: Thank You, Kris Buckman By Tom Stolle In my role as executive director, I have the honor of working with some of the finest leaders that I’ve ever known. Allow me to invite you on a journey with me as I lift up one of those leaders: my friend, Kris...
Resources for Child Abuse Prevention Month The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware stands with many local and national organizations in recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We applaud many of our churches that are taking necessary steps to...
Independent Organization Proposed for Long-Term Sexual Abuse Response BCM/D supports the commitment and dedication of the ARITF to help churches effectively prevent and respond to sexual abuse. At BCM/D, we have developed six ways we can help your church in this area:...
6 Ways BCM/D Can Help Your Church Protect the Vulnerable At the 2023 Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCM/D) Annual Meeting, messengers overwhelmingly passed a constitutional change requiring churches cooperating with the BCM/D to have measures in place to...
Caring Well Sunday “Opportunity to Minister” NASHVILLE (BP) – Caring Well Sunday, Sept. 24, is on the SBC Calendar this year for the first time, giving churches an opportunity to acknowledge the emotional toll of sexual abuse and commit to ensuring congregations...
