Archive for March 2012
Developing an Effective Child Protection Policy (Part 1)
Originally published the Jan/Feb 2012 edition of FrontLine. Part 1 of 2. Every church or other ministry ought to adopt a policy to help prevent child sexual abuse. Below are some ideas that can help with this process. Tailoring a Policy for Your Ministry Although there are many model policies available, it is important that…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Times
Our subject matter in this first month of Proclaim & Defend is certainly not one that we relish addressing. What minister of the gospel relishes talking about Protecting Our Children? We sympathize with Jude who felt compelled to write about contending for the faith when he would rather write about the common salvation. Our times…
Read MoreA Request for Assistance
The following appeal came to the FBFI from Jan Milton, director of Operation Renewed Hope. We offer it here for your consideration. If you are led of the Lord to assist, please contact Jan Milton at the address listed below: ~~~ February 22, 2012 Dear Sirs: For several years ORH has worked with the FBF. …
Read MoreThe Preacher’s Dark Secret (Spurgeon)
Spurgeon called it the “Minister’s Fainting Fits” in his classic Lectures to My Students. It is, yes I will use the word, the depression that preacher’s sometimes face. It is deep, miserable and desperate. It keeps him awake through the night in anguish of soul. He dare not talk of it to church members or…
Read MoreWhat We Are Learning (Part 3)
The following article is excerpted from the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of FrontLine. What We Are Learning David Shumate In Part 1, two common misconceptions of child abuse are discussed: Misconception 1: It can’t happen here. Misconception 2: Acts that do not involve actual intercourse are not “so-bad.” In Part 2, the following misconceptions are discussed:…
Read MoreWhat We Are Learning (Part 2)
The following article is excerpted from the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of FrontLine. What We Are Learning David Shumate In Part 1, two common misconceptions of child abuse are discussed: Misconception 1: It can’t happen here. Misconception 2: Acts that do not involve actual intercourse are not “so-bad.” Part 2 follows: ~~~ Misconception 3: Child sexual…
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