Research suggests at least 60 million Americans are survivors of sexual abuse.

Concerned churches must be proactive in protecting children in their care from predators.

That was the message of the MinistrySafe Conference held at Canaan Baptist Church, Bessemer, on Sept. 19. The event was jointly sponsored by the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions (SBOM) and GuideStone Financial Resources. (continued…)

Read the full article from the Alabama Baptist newspaper – http://www.thealabamabaptist.org/spiritual-leaders-hear-sobering-word-about-child-sexual-abuse-within-church/