child safety

Young kids trick or treating during Halloween

October 25 2019

Sheriff defends Halloween sex-offender-warning signs

Baptist Press Current Stories, Family Life child safety, Halloween

By Diana ChandlerMACON, Ga. (BP) — A Georgia sheriff was in federal district court Thursday (Oct. 24) defending his decision to post signs in front of sex offenders’ homes warning trick-or-treaters not to approach.Three sex offenders have filed suit against Butts County Sheriff Gary Long because he posted signs in front of 200 registered sex […]

Businessman standing on a roof and looking at city.

February 20 2019

A sobering time for Baptists, but a chance to get it right

Scott Barkley Editorial child safety, children's ministry, J.D. Greear, sexual abuse

… it’s naïve to think our response should be short-lived.

SB 2-opt

February 20 2019

12 things churches can do to protect minors

The Christian Index Guest Commentary abuse, child safety, children's ministry, legal

Conduct an interview with applicant and ask tough questions.

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August 20 2015

Editorial: So, you don’t think it can happen in your church

Gerald Harris Editorial child abuse, child safety, conference, sexual abuse

… one December Monday morning at about five o’clock I received a call that rocked my world and plunged our church into a season of dark despair.