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Category Archives: Sexual Abuse

Solace: Comforting the Broken Hearted

In today’s Grace & Truth blog post we use our BCC megaphone to highlight a wonderful equipping opportunity through the Association of Biblical Counselors and their Annual Conference. This year’s conference theme: Solace: Comforting the Broken Hearted. Continue reading

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The BCC Weekend Media Resource: God’s Word for Our Shame

Every weekend we highlight one of our free resources. Many times those are media resources—video or audio. But we also have hundreds of written resources on Christian living, biblical counseling, and pastoral ministry. This weekend’s resource is an example of a written resource—this one by Brad Hambrick on God’s Word for Our Shame. Continue reading

Topics: Gospel-Centered Ministry, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Sexual Abuse, Shame | Tags: , , ,

Rape, Sexual Assault, and Consent

With the prevalence of sexual violence, it is important to have a clear definition of sexual assault and consent. Many victims are not sure if what happened to them was assault, and the shame and pressure to remain silent lead to a recurring cycle of traumatization. Continue reading

Topics: Fear/Worry, Guilt, Men/Husbands, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Sexual Abuse, Teens, Women/Wives | Tags: , , ,

8 Ways to Protect Your Children from Sexual Abuse

Here are eight ways you as a parent can protect your children from sexual abuse. Continue reading

Topics: Parenting, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Sexual Abuse, Teens | Tags: , , ,

Facing Up to Sex Trafficking

How can Christians and churches care for women caught in the evils of sex trafficking? Continue reading

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The BCC Weekend Media Resource: Advice for Pastors Dealing with Sexual Assault

Justin Holcomb and his wife, Lindsey, wrote Rid of My Disgrace, a book for victims of sexual assault. Pastors should assume that 1 in 5 of their congregants is suffering or has suffered as a victim of sexual assault–and be prepared to counsel and care for those hurting with the hope of the gospel. Continue reading

Topics: Local Church Ministry, Pastoral Resources, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Sexual Abuse | Tags: , , , ,

The BCC Weekend Media Resource: Why Sexual Assault Is Not Just a Women’s Issue

In this article, Justin Holcomb explains why sexual assault is not just a woman’s issue. Continue reading

Topics: Men/Husbands, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Sexual Abuse, Suffering, Women/Wives | Tags: , ,

The BCC Weekend Resource: Confronting An Abuser

In this audio resource, along with accompanying PDF notes, RN and NANC certified counselor, Pam Gannon, walks counselors and people struggling with anxiety, through a biblical process for dealing with worry, fear, and anxiety. Continue reading

Topics: Biblical Counseling, Forgiveness, Gospel-Centered Ministry, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Sexual Abuse | Tags: , , ,

7 Dangers of the Internet for Kids

BCC Staff Note: You’re reading Part Two in a four-part BCC Grace & Truth blog mini-series in partnership with Covenant Eyes. Read Part One. Part Two was originally posted at Covenant Eyes here. 7 Internet Dangers The World Wide Web is … Continue reading

Topics: Parenting, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Pornography, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Purity | Tags: , , ,

When Prevention Fails: A Sexual Abuse Response Policy for Churches

Every church ought to have the best possible sexual abuse prevention policies in their children’s ministry. These should be followed closely and reviewed regularly. But what happens when evil slips through the cracks of even the best policies and procedures? … Continue reading

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