Former Bethel Student: The Church Must Confront Sexual Abuse скачать в хорошем качестве

Former Bethel Student: The Church Must Confront Sexual Abuse

As a former Bethel student and a current pastor in a charismatic church, I felt compelled to speak to this moment. With recent sexual abuse allegations involving Ben Armstrong, and broader conversations surrounding Bethel Church, Shawn Bolz, and leadership accountability in the charismatic movement, many believers are asking hard questions about church culture and how abuse is handled inside Christian spaces. This video is not a breakdown of specific claims. It is a direct, pastoral response to sexual abuse in the church — and a call to protect survivors, confront sin, and refuse cover-up culture wherever it exists. This message speaks to: – Survivors of sexual abuse – Pastors and church leaders – Anyone in ministry hiding sin The cross offers redemption to all. But community has boundaries. Accountability is biblical. Protection is biblical. And silence protects predators. If the Church cannot be the safest place for the wounded, then we are failing in our witness. Resources for Survivors & Support If you are a survivor of sexual abuse, please know: you matter. What happened to you matters. You are not alone. Help is available. Immediate Support (U.S.) RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7) 📞 800-656-HOPE 🌐 https://www.rainn.org (Live chat available) SAMHSA Treatment Locator 🌐 https://findtreatment.gov (Mental health and trauma-informed treatment directory) If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number. Trauma-Informed Counseling Psychology Today Therapist Directory 🌐 https://www.psychologytoday.com (Search for trauma-informed, EMDR, or sexual abuse recovery specialists) EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) 🌐 https://www.emdria.org (Find certified EMDR trauma therapists) Church & Spiritual Abuse Resources GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) 🌐 https://www.netgrace.org (Independent investigations and abuse prevention resources) Church Cares (by GRACE) 🌐 https://churchcares.com (Resources for churches seeking abuse prevention training) Reporting If you have experienced abuse in a church context, consider reporting to: – Local law enforcement – Denominational or network oversight bodies – Mandatory reporting agencies in your state You deserve safety and truth.