Equipping churches for sexual abuse prevention, response
March 1, 2026
“We want churches to be the safest place where kids can hear the gospel,” said Jeff Dalrymple, Executive Committee abuse and prevention director.
Elizabeth Smart shares story of abuse at Blanket Fort Hope gala
February 26, 2026
It’s something no one thinks will happen to them — being taken from a middle-class home to an outdoor camp to be sexually assaulted daily for months.
MinistrySafe offering free webinars starting Feb. 26
February 24, 2026
MinistrySafe, which equips churches and ministry programs to better protect children from sexual abuse, is offering a free once-a-month webinar series starting Feb. 26.
Alabama bill would put more restrictions on sex offenders, limit internet access
February 20, 2026
A bill moving through the Alabama Legislature could put new restrictions on sex offenders convicted of crimes against children, including preventing them from access to
Latest news: Stages of a sex crime investigation; church sounds warning to churches on scammers; update on defamation case against SBC
January 9, 2026
To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below. 1. A
Clergy sex abuse bill passes Alabama Legislature
April 25, 2024
Bipartisan legislation making clergy sex abuse a felony passed the Alabama Legislature today (April 25) and now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Alabama bill to hold church leaders accountable for sexual abuse of teens, children
March 5, 2024
A bill making its way through the Alabama Legislature would make it unlawful for members of the clergy to engage in sexual activity with anyone under the age of 19, a standard already in place for public and private school teachers.
Caring Well Sunday acknowledges the emotional toll of sexual abuse, commitment of churches to safety
September 22, 2023
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.
