When Beth Moore was growing up, church was a place where she could escape from the sexual abuse she experienced at home. When Max Lucado was a child, he was sexually abused by a community leader. Moore and Lucado both spoke at a summit on sexual abuse and harassment.

Editor Eric Black offers an in-depth review of “Understanding Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Ministry Leaders and Survivors” by Tim Hein.

To any other man or woman who has been a victim of sexual abuse, I would like to tell you that you matter and I believe you. What happened to you was not your fault. You deserve healing and an opportunity to live a life free from shame and fear.

Survivors of trafficking, prostitution, abuse and addiction share a story… It takes communities to place individuals in these situations, and it takes community to provide healing and empowerment to survivors. We are this community.

Stephanie Henry—a survivor of childhood sexual abuse—now devotes her life to combatting human trafficking and attitudes that objectify girls and women.

Posted: 6/08/07 Sexual predators often fly under the radar at church By Hannah Elliott Associated Baptist Press EW YORK (ABP)—Most people think they can spot a sexual predator. He’s the…