At KMD Law, we believe in fighting for sexual abuse survivors with everything
we have. If you were sexually assaulted by a member of the Southern Baptist
Convention (SBC), even if the attack happened years in the past, then
you could be owed compensation.
We are here to guide you through the entire legal process to ensure your
case against the SBC is strong.
Call KMD Law today at
(833) 456-3529 or
contact us online to schedule a consultation with our Southern Baptist Convention sexual
abuse lawyer.
About The Southern Baptist Church
The Southern Baptist Church, formally known as the Southern Baptist Convention
(SBC), is a Christian denomination based in the United States. It is one
of the largest Protestant denominations in the country.
The SBC was established in 1845 in Augusta, Georgia, following a split
with northern Baptists over the issue of slavery. Southern Baptists supported
the right of missionaries to own slaves, which was a point of contention
leading to the division. Post-Civil War, the SBC grew rapidly in the southern
United States.
Southern Baptists adhere to evangelical Christian beliefs with a strong
emphasis on the authority of the Bible. They believe in salvation through
faith in Jesus Christ, the significance of individual conversion experiences,
and the importance of evangelism.
The SBC is not a centralized church but a network of cooperating Baptist
churches. These churches work together through various entities, such
as mission boards, seminaries, and commissions, but retain their independence
in local matters.
Act Quickly If a Southern Baptist Church Member Sexually Abused You
A recently released report from
Guidepost Solutions, an independent investigative firm, revealed that hundreds of Southern
Baptist Convention members – including reverends, ministers, pastors,
and even a former-SBC President – have been accused of sexual abuse
by churchgoers for decades.
Instead of investigating these accusations, the SBC repeatedly tried to
ignore the survivors. In some cases, survivors who bravely came forward
were belittled, harassed, and bullied by the Southern Baptist Convention
Executive Committee (SBCEC) to keep them from speaking up again. In at
least one incident, a sex abuse survivor was accused of conspiring with
the Devil to lie about the abuse.
The Southern Baptist church must be brought to civil justice for failing
to protect and actively harming its churchgoers by harboring and defending
sexual abusers within its folds. You and hundreds of others – if
not more – deserve to be fairly compensated for your pain, suffering,
and traumas.
Lawsuits are expected to soon form
en masse against the Southern Baptist Convention now that the report has been released
to the public. Do not miss your opportunity to take legal action, too.
Even if you were abused many years ago and as a child, you could still
have a valid claim.
Examples of Sexual Abuse in the Southern Baptist Church
Sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Church has taken many forms. Survivors
have reported abuse at the hands of pastors, youth leaders, volunteers,
and other trusted figures within the church. These cases often involve
individuals who use their positions of authority to exploit vulnerable
members of the congregation, including children, teens, and adults seeking
spiritual guidance.
Some examples of abuse include:
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Child Sexual Abuse: Perpetrators have targeted children in Sunday school programs, youth groups,
and other church-sponsored activities. The power imbalance between adults
in leadership and minors under their care has made this type of abuse
especially insidious.
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Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults: Adult church members, particularly those seeking counseling or spiritual
support, have been subjected to inappropriate relationships or coercive
sexual advances by church leaders.
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Clergy Misconduct: Instances of pastors and other clergy members abusing their positions
of trust to engage in sexual misconduct with congregants.
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Cover-ups and Negligence: Some survivors have reported that church officials ignored or actively
concealed allegations of abuse, allowing perpetrators to continue their
behavior unchecked.
This pattern of misconduct has left a lasting impact on countless lives,
with survivors often facing physical, emotional, and psychological scars
that persist long after the abuse ends.
Contact KMD Law
as soon as you can to schedule a no-cost, confidential consultation with
our Southern Baptist Convention sexual abuse attorney.
