The Kentucky Baptist Convention is taking the lead in addressing the issue of church sexual abuse. The KBC has partnered with an organization called MinistrySafe to provide training sessions we are calling “Church Prepared: Sexual Abuse Prevention, Response, and Care.” This an important service that we are offering to Kentucky Baptists, but we need your help to get the word out!
The KBC will hold a series of training sessions for churches and church leaders at four locations across the state beginning October 3. The schedule is as follows:
October 3 – Lone Oak Baptist Church, Paducah
October 4 – Living Hope BC, Bowling Green
October 5 – Buck Run BC, Frankfort
October 6 – Fairview BC, Ashland
Registration Links
Here is the link to the registration page: https://www.kybaptist.org/churchprepared/. Please share the link widely with those in your network and encourage them to register and share with others.
Social Media/Text Resources
Also, on SEPTEMBER 18 we want to do a social media blitz. You can help by:
Changing your social media profile picture for 24 hours to the PROFILE image below
Making a post with one of the other attached graphics below
Additionally, you can re-share or re-tweet Church Prepared promotional posts on the KBC Facebook and Twitter accounts when they go live on the following dates: 9/15, 9/17, 9/20, 9/23, 9/26, 9/30, 10/2 and 10/4.
If you also want to create your own social media posts, texts, or emails, here is some suggested wording (please use the hashtag #churchprepared on social media so we can track and contribute to trending posts):
Is your church prepared to handle accusations of sexual abuse? The Kentucky Baptist Convention is holding training events across the state in October to help you make sure. Register today at kybaptist.org/churchprepared. #churchprepared
We must act to protect our children from the devastating consequences of sexual abuse. The Kentucky Baptist Convention is holding this important training event in four locations across the state in October. Learn more at kybaptist.org/churchprepared. #churchprepared
Churches across Kentucky need to know how to address accusations of sexual abuse. Are you prepared to respond? Receive crucial training for you and your team at Church Prepared. Register today at kybaptist.org/churchprepared. #churchprepared
Did you know that a criminal background check alone is NOT an effective safety system? Learn how your church can protect itself against sexual abusers by attending one of the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s training sessions in October. Visit kybaptist.org/churchprepared. #churchprepared
Sexual abusers will seek access to children where protective barriers are low – and often that is in our churches. Learn how to raise the barriers in your church by attending one of the Kentucky Baptist Convention training sessions in October. Register at kybaptist.org/churchprepared. #churchprepared
This training will be a model for the rest of the SBC and with your help, it can be a tremendous service to Kentucky Baptists. Thanks for your assistance in getting the word out and don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any questions!