Oct 3, 2018 | +Clergy Sexual Misconduct Task Force, +Pam Durso
“Most of us need to have the status quo shaken now and then, leaving us off balance and askew, feeling alienated for a while from our usual unquestioned loyalties. In this uncomfortable space, we can finally recognize the much larger kingdom of God….This pattern of...
Dec 13, 2017 | +Clergy Sexual Misconduct Task Force, +Pam Durso
“In this midst the #metoo and #churchtoo movements, we need all the voices. We need to hear women’s voices. We need to listen to clergywomen and teenage girls. We also need to hear preachers and leaders speak up and stand firm in naming the sin of sexual...
Nov 29, 2017 | +Clergy Sexual Misconduct Task Force, +Pam Durso
It took a week, but I finally worked up my brave and googled #churchtoo. I heard about this hashtag almost as soon as it hit Twitter, but I couldn’t bring myself to look. I knew what to expect. I knew the stories that would show up. I knew . . . because I have...
Nov 15, 2017 | +Clergy Sexual Misconduct Task Force, +Pam Durso
My friends, it’s time for Baptists to have a sustained conversation about the sin of sexual harassment and abuse. We have waited much too long to talk about the inappropriate touches, inappropriate jokes, inappropriate suggestions, inappropriate leers that...
Nov 8, 2017 | +Clergy Sexual Misconduct Task Force, +Pam Durso
“You must be working out,” he said. “I was watching your backside while you were walking down the aisle, and it is really looking nice.” “Pastor, you know we are a hugging and kissing church,” he said as he grabbed her roughly and...
Jun 8, 2017 | +Clergy Sexual Misconduct Task Force, Weekly Words
To draw attention to the ever-present and devastating reality of clergy sexual abuse and to provide resources for churches, lay members, and ministers, the Clergy Sexual Misconduct Task Force formed jointly by Baptist Women in Ministry and the Cooperative Baptist...
