Rainer on Leadership Churches Are Targets for Predators (Here’s Why)
One of the biggest mistakes church leaders can make is assuming that abuse won’t happen in their churches. The belief that “it can’t happen here” is dangerously naïve. Any organization that works with children and other vulnerable individuals can be a target for predators. Satan specifically aims to attack churches and seeks to harm children and vulnerable people. Josh and Sam discuss this very important topic of safety.
What makes your church a target?
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- Churches gather often.
- Churches welcome everyone.
- Churches are high-trust environments.
- Churches want new people to attend.
- Churches rarely do security checks.
Typical areas of vulnerability in a church:
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- Trusting someone when warning signs are present.
- Giving authority to a leader without accountability.
- Systems involving too few people.
- Places without security, guidance, or upkeep.
- Making exceptions for well-known congregants or leaders.
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