Failures of Leadership and Abuse in the SBC

This chapter investigates the leadership failures within the Southern Baptist Convention, particularly focusing on cases of abuse, such as those involving Timothy Redden and George Thomas Wade Jr. It highlights the troubling pattern of church leaders prioritizing their reputations over the safety of victims and the devastating impact of their silence. The discussion reveals a culture that neglects accountability, leaving survivors unheard and unprotected in the face of ongoing abuse.