For 30 years I kept a secret that almost killed me. That same secret was kept by many other little boys. We were all victimized by the same man, yet none of us knew it was happening to the other. Those secrets caused pain, shame, guilt. And it cost one of us his life.

Watch the recorded discussion about child safeguarding and survivor care during COVID-19 led by Boz Tchividijian, with special guest Rachael Denhollander, and including GRACE board members Laura Thien, Justin Holcomb, and Victor Vieth.

Diane Langberg, psychologist and speaker, gives an address at the 2019 Caring Well Conference on suffering and the heart of God and how trauma destroys and Christ restores.

There has been much discussion about what a church should do when confronted with an abuser in its midst. Such a question cannot begin to be adequately or wisely answered unless we first grasp the truth of what it means to be an abuser of the vulnerable.

Former students who attended US missions schools overseas tell CBN News about the child abuse they endured at the hands of missionaries.

While it is unfortunate there are not flashing lights or hazard signs in our church, there are warnings that communities can heed when navigating issues around known offenders.  

GRACE Board Member, Laura Thien, and Reverend Carrie Walker Nettles explain how the words we use can unintentionally be sources of great injury for the survivors of abuse within our faith communities.

It's fair to say that if society as a whole is pretty clueless about rape and sexual assault, men and boys are trebly so. Hardly any deal with how to avoid becoming a victim of it—and none at all on what to do, or how to feel, if one actually does.

A deeper look into the ins and outs of reporting abuse. A recorded conversation with GRACE's own Mike Sloan, Amy Stier, and special guest, Eli Molina. We answer questions such as: What is a mandated reporter? What does reasonable suspicion mean? Where do you report abuse? Does a church need to investigate?

Justin Holcomb, professor at Reformed Theological Seminary, gives an address at the 2019 Caring Well Conference on the work of Christ and the effects of abuse

On October, 4th, 2019 GRACE Founder and Executive Director, Boz Tchividjian, addressed the Caring Well Conference hosted by the ERLC (a ministry of the Southern Baptist Convention).

“A Lifeline to Hope”. Hear from survivors, organizations, staff, and board members about what makes GRACE special. 

A resource for the Church on sexual abuse, the Valued Conference featured GRACE board members and fellow advocates in March, 2019.

A GRACE Board Member shares a few suggestions for consideration for those who struggle with holiday-related traumas.

Survivor Wendy Westerfield explains her personal interaction with the GRACE Investigation Team, and what she learned about “holding space” for difficult experiences.

On November 16th, 2018, Founder and Executive Director Boz Tchividjian delivered a convocation address at Covenant College on “The Imbalance & Exploitation of Power: A Recipe for Abuse.”

It is not a question of if, but when, tragedy will strike your congregation. Are you prepared for it?

In this guest post, we are taught the best protection for our children is through recognition of the danger.