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!
There will be several things that need to be voted upon at this year’s Annual Meeting (2023 budget, recommendations to fill positions on the Administrative Team, proposed changes to the NBA Constitution, etc.). Please note that only messengers from the churches will be allowed to vote. While we encourage everyone to attend, only those elected by their church to represent them as messengers will have their votes counted. All other votes will be dismissed. The voting will take place during the 6:30 p.m. Worship/Business Session. We encourage our churches to let us know how many messengers their church will be sending by filling out this form.
Messengers are also allowed to make motions, nominations, and amendments from the floor. Voting will take place by raised ballot (Green ballots). If a two-thirds majority is unable to be discerned from the platform then a ballot will be taken up and counted (White ballots).
We have a breakout session specifically designed for the youth of your church. Holding the Line lead by Blake Herron, Youth and Worship minister at FBC Shepherdsville – When we live our faith, we enter daily into hostile territory. There are some steps we can take to be prepared when attacks arise. Come prepared with the tough questions you’ve had used against your faith, and we can look at how to be prepared when the insults come.
We encourage you to invite the youth of your church to attend this breakout which was prepared to help them live out their faith. This breakout session will be hosted at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 11th with all the other breakout sessions. Sign your youth up at this link.
