Church Disrupted 065: How to STOP Spiritual Abuse and Church Scandals
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Jan 16, 2025 Explore the urgent issue of spiritual abuse and the need for reform in churches. Discover the Safe Church Pledge, a transformative initiative focusing on transparency and accountability. Learn how implementing financial transparency and conflict of interest policies can restore trust within congregations. Hear about the importance of abolishing NDAs and non-compete agreements to maintain ethical standards. The conversation advocates for safety measures and robust governance to protect vulnerable members and ensure a supportive church environment.
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Safe Church Pledge Framework
- The Safe Church Pledge offers a practical way to stop spiritual abuse by focusing on transparency, accountability, and protective measures.
- It makes abuse harder to hide and fosters environments where trust in the church can be rebuilt.
Commit to Financial Transparency
- Churches should commit to financial transparency by sharing detailed financial disclosures with their congregation and an accountability body.
- Public disclosure of salaries and spending builds trust and prevents abuse.
Enforce Conflict of Interest Policy
- Churches must have a conflict of interest policy signed by board members and key employees.
- Making this policy public builds trust and ensures decisions prioritize the church, not individual interests.