For Congregations the Centre offers:
- resources and information
- consultation on a wide range of issues related to the impact of abuse and abuse prevention
- training and awareness raising
Document available from this page:
“Sexual Misconduct – A processes document for the information of congregations whose minister has been stood aside” (Download)
Feb 2009 version. This document is also available in hard copy from the synod, or Bethel Pastoral Centre.
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A couple of suggested resources relating specifically to healing and prevention of Congregational problems are available for loan from the Bethel Library.
They are listed below:
“Restoring the Soul of a Church. ”
Healing Congregations Wounded by Clergy Sexual Misconduct.
Nancy Myer Hopkins and Mark Laaser, Editors. The Liturgical Press. 1995
“Congregational Fitness. Healthy Practices for Layfolk.”
Goodman, Denise, W.
2000. Alban Institute.
See also our Resources page for more books, links and articles.
