(SRN NEWS) – The denomination’s Executive Committee has voted to establish a department whose only purpose will be to prevent and root out abuse in local congregations. Spokesman Jeff Iorg tells Baptist Press “We have had two task forces that have done difficult and hard work. “But it’s time to stop talking about what we’re going to […]
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(SRN NEWS) – The denomination’s Executive Committee has voted to establish a department whose only purpose will be to prevent and root out abuse in local congregations.
Spokesman Jeff Iorg tells Baptist Press “We have had two task forces that have done difficult and hard work. “But it’s time to stop talking about what we’re going to do and take an initial, strategic step of action that puts into place an administrative response to this issue.”