Dear Friends,
Recent events have made us more aware of our need to continue learning how to properly respond to any report of child sexual abuse. We are sad to think that a lack of awareness in the past may have caused more hurt or prevented healing for victims. We value the trust among us as we seek to follow Christ and want to do our part to foster a safe environment for all.
Abuse of any kind has no place in God’s family and any incident of child sexual abuse is a crime. If you reasonably suspect that a child or juvenile is being sexually abused, please report it to the authorities. Reports can be made to local police or by calling an abuse hotline such as 800-656-HOPE.
When we hear about another person’s sin. we may desire to not expose it.
But in the case of child sexual abuse, not reporting is against the law. prevents victims from getting the help they need, and allows perpetrators to continue their devastating behavior. A perpetrator of child sexual abuse is not easily identifiable by personality, and will generally offend repeatedly given the opportunity. Therefore, it is crucial to report suspected child sexual abuse.
To help prevent and detect child sexual abuse, we continue to require each member of our staff to complete the MinistrySafe Awareness Training every two years. This course is very helpful and is available for anyone to take.
We encourage you to be educated on these topics. It is highly recommended that parents read the summary of information found in this link and watch the Parent Training video by MinistrySafe (which is currently free during National Child Abuse Prevention Month). If you are an adult who was a victim of abuse, the RAINN.org online chat or phone hotline can connect you with support services in your area.
If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to any one of us.
Thank you,
The Quebec/Atlantic Province Workers
WINGS for Truth 
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Brother Ray says, “Recent events have made us more aware of our need to continue learning how to properly respond to any report of child sexual abuse”. Really? When ANY child is reported to have been sexualized or sexually abused you need to give the matter 100% of your attention immediately until the matter is resolved. How to ” properly respond” being a question, or to be “more aware” is also extremely disturbing. When there is any question of child abuse, sexual or otherwise, the brother perpetrators need to immediately be turned over to law enforcement. This should have never been a question, nor hesitation with swift action. Brother Ray shows in his mind there was grey area in child sex abuse and further, is not suitable for any position where accountability and action is a priority. His thought pattern very disturbing.
Agree 100%