by Sharon Mager | Feb 23, 2024 | Featured, sexual abuse prevention
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: Our “Pathways” resource page on our website; phone consultations;...
by Sharon Mager | Dec 13, 2023 | sexual abuse prevention
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 protect the vulnerable. The BCM/D is dedicated to assisting...
by Sharon Mager | Sep 21, 2023 | Caring Well, Pathways, sexual abuse prevention
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 are safe places. “We may never even know who they...
by Sharon Mager | Aug 25, 2023 | Caring Well, Pathways, sexual abuse prevention
The Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) first “Caring Well Sunday” is September 24. This special emphasis was added to the SBC calendar as the result of an adopted resolution from a Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware pastor, Keith Myer, who leads Harvest...
by Sharon Mager | Apr 20, 2023 | Children's Ministries, Featured, sexual abuse prevention
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. At the BCM/D, we are committed to helping every church become a safe place for children and youth. We offer many resources to help your church prevent and respond to sexual abuse within the church. We encourage you to...
