Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Assisting churches with awareness and education on the topic of sexual abuse prevention, specifically in ministry contexts.
In Partnership with
MinistrySafe is a national and industry leader in sexual abuse risk reduction with a mission to protect children and those who serve them. Founders Greg Love and Kimberlee Norris are sexual abuse attorneys with a nationwide legal practice limited to issues involving child sexual abuse. Texas Baptists leans into the expertise of MinistrySafe to provide practical information regarding child sexual abuse prevention including the...
- WHY (accurate information about abuse and abusers)
- WHAT (description of an effective ministry Safety System)
- HOW (resources and tools necessary to create an effective Safety System)
Webinars
Texas Baptists desire to assist our churches with awareness and education on the topic of sexual abuse prevention, specifically in ministry contexts. We partner with MinistrySafe to offer online webinar opportunities on a variety of topics related to sexual abuse prevention. The 60 - 90 minute webinars take a deeper dive into topics such as Background Checks, Sexual Abuse Awareness Training, Skillful Screening, Monitoring and Oversight, Policies and Procedures, and many more. You can view our upcoming webinars below or sign up to be notified of webinar dates.
Recognizing the Risk: Understanding the Grooming Process
Thursday, February 26, 2026
10:00 AM CT
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Building the System: Creating an Effective Child Safety Framework
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
10:00 AM CT
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Protecting Kids from Kids: Understanding and Preventing Peer Sexual Abuse
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
10:00 AM CT
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Policies that Protect: Writing and Implementing Effective Policies & Procedures
Thursday, May 21, 2026
10:00 AM CT
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Reporting Abuse: Understanding Reporting Requirements and Overcoming Obstacles
Thursday, August 27, 2026
10:00 AM CT
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Screening that Protects: Identifying High-Risk Applicants Before They Serve
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
10:00 AM CT
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Creating Background Check Strategy – Part 1
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
10:00 AM CT
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Creating Background Check Strategy – Part 2
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
10:00 AM CT
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Resources
Church Safety Workshop “Lite”
This is a 2 hour online presentation on the effective parts of a Safety System, created for ministers that are unable to attend a live training.
Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
Sexual Abuse Awareness Training is key in equipping staff members and volunteers to better understand the risk of child sexual abuse. Texas Baptists is providing FREE access to this nearly 90 minute online training video and certification quiz, the first step of the MinistrySafe 5-Part Safety System, to encourage, support, and equip you with information to protect children in your care.
Click here to find additional resources.
Testimonials
Here’s what Texas Baptists pastors, ministers, and directors are saying about MinistrySafe.
| “This is vital for all our leaders to know.” |
| “We are not as prepared as we think we are.” |
| “I believe there is not a church or an organization which deals with youth or children that would not benefit from this training. As a pastor and former youth minister, I wish I had this training years ago.” |
| “We need to be better prepared and more willing to protect what God has allowed us to do with our children.” |