Resources for Survivors – Update December 2025

WINGS Note: This post provides an update on the information posted in July 2025 Raising awareness of resources available for victims/survivors of child sexual abuse & sexual abuse in the fellowship – WINGS for Truth

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We are sharing this updated information as a group of individuals who are concerned for the welfare of victims and survivors of abuse in the fellowship – especially sexual abuse of children and adults, as well as other forms of abuse. We are based in the UK and Ireland and recently have been forging links with those who share these concerns in other countries in Europe and Africa as well as North America. UPDATE: Since our initial communication in July 2025 several of us have taken the advocate training course in trauma-informed care provided by the Pathways to Healing Network.

Over the last few years there have been many connected to the fellowship who have disclosed sexual abuse; some still attend meetings, and some no longer do. This trend has continued over the last months and it is likely many more have yet to disclose. It takes courage to come forward, and there are many barriers that make this particularly difficult for those associated with this fellowship.

The dedicated channels of support and resources for survivors and those who are seeking to support them have continued to expand over the last six months. These are for survivors at all stages of their journey, from those who are yet to come forward, to those who have disclosed and those who are healing. They are being shared globally and are available for anyone in Ireland, the UK, Europe, Africa and beyond. Confidentiality is assured.

• Pathways to Healing Network is staffed by licensed counsellors and therapists who provide safety, support, and personalised care for those healing from abuse, trauma, and betrayal in the home church fellowship. We have experienced their care and dedication at first hand. https://www.pathways2healing.org
  
• Bridges and Balm is  a charity whose focus is supporting the financial and emotional well-being of resting and transitioning workers as well as survivors of sexual and emotional abuse in the home church fellowship.  Again, we have experienced their care and dedication at first hand. 
  https://bridgesandbalm.org  

UPDATE: Other charities have been set up in North America recently which also work closely with Pathways to Healing Network to provide support for survivors of abuse in the fellowship. Thank you to the coordinators and donors who make this support possible.

• 2×2 Church Accountability isstaffed by a professional investigative team, led by Cynthia Liles, and retired criminal justice agents. To report abuse you may contact the 2×2 Church Accountability hotline at +1 503-386-4634 or via WhatsApp at +1 503-334-6866. UPDATE:  A new website is in development: www.2x2ChurchAccountability.org

A safeguarding policy has been developed for each of the regions within Ireland and the UK and is available from any of the local workers.

The resources listed above are independent of and separate from the UK/Ireland safeguarding policies and are specially aimed at supporting those associated with the fellowship.

We would encourage victims/survivors to reach out to the Pathways to Healing Network.  We know of several who have done so and have been connected swiftly with support.

If criminal behaviour has occurred, you may need support in reporting to local law enforcement.

The FBI has an ongoing investigation into child sexual abuse in the fellowship. To report abuse to the FBI go to https://tips.fbi.gov  and quote “2×2 church” or call +1 800-225-5324.

We hope this information will be of help.

From a group of concerned current and former members in Ireland, the UK, Europe and Africa.