Part 1 - Key Concepts for Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Lesson 1. Ministry Context: The Church's Response to Abuse Is Grounded in the Gospel 3
Lesson 2. Ministry Tension: Matthew 18 Complements (Doesn't Compete with) Romans 13 17
Lesson 3. Ministry Responsibilities: Abuse Against a Minor vs. Abuse Against an Adult 31
Lesson 4. Ministry Partners: Awareness of Key Professionals in Victim Advocate Roles 45
Part 2 - Key Responses from Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Lesson 5. Key Responses to Sexual Abuse 63
Lesson 6. Key Responses to Physical Abuse 77
Lesson 7. What Happens When You Call CPS? Don't Avoid What You Don't Understand 93
Lesson 8. Non-Criminal Forms of Abuse (Verbal and Emotional) 107
Lesson 9. Pastoral Care After Reporting: Reporting Is Not a Ministerial Hand Off 121
Lesson 10. Pastoral Care and Correction for an Abuser 137
Lesson 11. Response to Abuse by a Church Leader 153
Lesson 12. Seven Next Steps after this Training 169