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Spotting a predator: does this checklist apply to your deacon, priest, or bishop?

October 20, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Over the years, one of our most popular posts has been the reprint of the late Danni Moss’ article about serial bullies. Regrettably, a high percentage of clergy fit the bill, with one expert we consulted estimating that fully a third of clergy are serial bullies, or predators. A new

Clergy discipline, Title IV, and the importance of administrative suspension

September 19, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

One of the Title IV topics we have touched on is administrative leave. Specifically, we’ve talked about its importance and its timing. It’s that latter issue — timing — that we are exploring today. Administrative leave is one of several actions authorized during the intake process (Title IV.7.10). We believe

Would you know a sex offender if you met him? Not likely.

June 7, 2023 Anglican Watch One comment

You are unlikely to recognize a child sex abuser

How often have you heard church peeps say, “We’re not worried about child protection issues. After all, we’re a small church, everyone knows everyone, and we’d immediately know if something was wrong?” If you’re like many Episcopalians, you’ve heard this before. That’s particularly the case as you contemplate a not-so-fun

HH on Prestonwoood Christian Academy (PCA) hired spouse of convicted sex offender, former PCA teacher: “Hey Eric. Prestonwood is southern Baptist. PCA is just the school initials. It’s a huge mega in Plano, Tx.”

Colin Ross on Abundant Life school shooting underscores how Episcopal clergy perjury increases risk for the church: “People that lie to children for a living might commit perjury? Color me shocked! The spell of the clerical class…”

Middle on Central Florida bishop makes ‘culture of protection’ a priority for every church in the diocese: “A culture of retaliation persists in parishes and by bishops.”

Watching on Central Florida bishop makes ‘culture of protection’ a priority for every church in the diocese: “Will PB Sean Rowe establish a “culture of protection?””

Rich on Central Florida bishop makes ‘culture of protection’ a priority for every church in the diocese: “Good for Bishop Holcomb in attempting to take a stand and be pro-active. This is a rare pastoral action. He…”