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Faith Under Fire – Helping Churches Deal with Allegations – 03/02/23

Faith Under Fire – Helping Churches Deal with Allegations – 03/02/23

An allegation of misconduct can veer a ministry into a stressful season. If a congregation discover news that sexual harassment or abuse of a child or teen may have happened, what should the leaders do first — and next.

Theresa Sidebotham is a Christian attorney and consultant who assists churches and businesses which must deal properly with such allegations. In addition to staying within the legal and organizational mandates, Sidebotham tells Family Life News that such occasions, whether the allegation turns out to be true or not, give Christian leaders the unique opportunity to demonstrate God’s redemptive power, as they seek the righteous approach to care for people.

During this week’s Faith Under Fire, Sidebotham also shares what she sees as good news — that the incidents of abuse within Christian ministries are somewhat less frequent, as public awareness has increased.

Obviously, prevention is important, and congregations and denominations do well to have workable policies and adequate screening of staff, clergy and volunteers.

She also is author of a guide for church leaders on dealing with allegations of misconduct, Handling Allegations in a Ministry.

Hometown Heroes – Dr. Myron Glick – Jericho Road – 02/28/23

Hometown Heroes – Dr. Myron Glick – Jericho Road – 02/28/23

Dr. Myron Glick, BuffaloMeet Dr. Myron Glick, whose Buffalo-based Jericho Road Health Center lives out the Biblical mandate to provide care to sick and wounded travelers.

Dr. Glick was born in Pennsyvlania, moved to New York, and as a child lived in the Central American country of Belize, where is parents were church-planting missionaries. On that mission field, he sensed is calling to go to medical school.

Now he operates the clinic which provides health care for Buffalo’s growing refugee community, asylum seekers, and many others who could not otherwise afford medical services.

 

Family Life HOMETOWNS – Hermitage PA – 02/27/23

Family Life HOMETOWNS – Hermitage PA – 02/27/23

Our tour of intriguing Hometowns in the Family Life region takes us to Hermitage, Pennsylvania.

Delve into its history, from early settlements in the 1700s to the rebuilding after 20th-century tornadoes.

From the movable school buildings to the free-for-everyone golf course (the only free nine-hole course in America), enjoy our radio visit to Hermitage on the western edge of the Keystone State.

Capital Connection – 02/24/23

Capital Connection – 02/24/23

Capital Connection” is our weekly Friday Roundtable to explore public issues and governmental actions, in Pennsylvania and New York.

Hear faith-based commentary from Jason McGuire and Michael Geer.

On this week’s menu:

  • Spiritual fervor among young people — and not only at Asbury University
  • Death penalty considerations in NY and PA, including Josh Shapiro’s revised position on capital punishment
  • School districts must choose “all” or “none” as outside groups ask to promote new clubs
  • A returning proposal to force all NY health care into government-operated programs

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