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What if the Child Molester is Repentant?
Filed under Church LawMar 5
Even among pastors and other church leaders, there is a diversity of views about what repentance and restoration mean. Within a congregation, there are a wide range of theological and a life understandings about these concepts. The pastor and congregation may not agree about how to relate to sexual offenders who seek restoration or membership. You must recognize that repentance is not merely being sorry for one’s sins. I have seen many individuals who were sorry for the wrong they have done, but there was no godly sorrow. Page 17Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders 
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How to Protect Your Children on the Internet: A Road Map for Parents and Teachers 
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Jan 28
Some sexual predators are church members. But more prominent and deadly are those who prey on children through their roles as pastors, music leaders, youth directors, and counselors. Research suggests that more cases of sexual misconduct involve ordained and other professional staff than involve volunteer workers. The greatest financial damages against churches have resulted from unlawful sexual assaults by those in professional ministry. Churches must insist on accountability from their leaders. Leaders must insist on being accountable, even if the congregation does not make such a demand. Page 7Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders Overall Rating:Retail Price: $12.99 Amazon Price: View Sale Price These are direct quotes from the book by Attorney Voyle A. Glover, Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders
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