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Introducing “The Essentials”

Introducing “The Essentials”

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The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) recently launched its newest material called “The Essentials” at the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis. Following two years of dedicated work this resource is now being made available to every Louisiana Baptist church.

5 Areas of Focus

The booklet material focuses on five essential areas: 1) Train, 2) Screen, 3) Protect, 4) Report and 5) Care. Each of these areas contain scripture passages, teaching material, supplements, forms and FAQs. In addition, when an individual enrolls he will receive the downloadable training videos.

The curriculum has been designed to help all churches of any size. Churches are encouraged to use the 5-5-5 method of implementation. The church should select 5 leaders who work with children, students and/or vulnerable adults, commit to go through the 5 essentials and to complete the work in 5 months.

Where to Find It

The Louisiana Baptists Sexual Abuse Response Council (SARC) is excited to welcome this new material and to add it to our own list of resources. Visit the Essentials page here. You can access any of these resources and training material at any time.

SARC is committed to providing resources to help all of our Louisiana Baptist churches stay safe. However, churches must take the needed steps as well and use the free material that is available. So that each church can create their own polices and guidelines that protect all children, students and vulnerable adults from any abuse. 

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Ray Swift
Ray serves as the Pastoral Leadership director for Louisiana Baptists, and loves to help pastors and churches succeed in their ministries.

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