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GRACE in the news! Watch the full news report here —> wsaw.com/video/2022/09/…

A question we frequently get asked is, "Where do we start when it comes to preventing child s*xual abuse and protecting children in our church?" And really, there are so many great places to begin. But two that we often recommend as a simple jumping-off point are: 📕…

The GRACE Awakening Podcast Episode 5 Available Now! In this brand-new episode, we sit down with author, speaker, and literature professor Dr. Karen Swallow Prior to talk about: -Post-institutionalism -The loss of virtue in leadership -And whether the decline of the Western…

Don't miss our new Podcast - The GRACE Awakening In episode 4, Robert Peters, Zane Hart, and Hannah Fordice break down a previous GRACE Live Conversation with former GRACE Executive Director, Boz Tchividijian, and author Scot McKnight, about finding peace despite being caught in…

Why do abusive systems thrive? @wademullen new article 'The Toxic Triangle' breaks down how Destructive Leaders, Susceptible Followers & Conducive Environments work together to enable harm. Essential reading for systemic change. #AbusePrevention #ChurchSafety #GRACE…

At GRACE, our mission is to empower Christian communities to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse with wisdom, compassion, and courage. We believe that faith and justice go hand in hand, and that every church should be a place of safety and healing. Learn more at…

Today! Join GRACE for a powerful webinar that sheds light on the real dynamics of power, consent, and spiritual authority in these situations. Featuring: Amy Stier & Emily Petrie Date: July 16, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM EST Live Webinar | FREE to attend Register now -…

Tomorrow! Join GRACE for a powerful webinar that sheds light on the real dynamics of power, consent, and spiritual authority in these situations. Featuring: Amy Stier & Emily Petrie Date: July 16, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM EST Live Webinar | FREE to attend Register now -…

There’s still time to register! Clergy sexual abuse is not an “affair” — it’s an abuse of power, trust, and spiritual authority. Join us for a free webinar that will unpack the complex realities of adult clergy sexual abuse, and equip you with language, clarity, and insight to…

🎧 LISTEN NOW! The first four episodes of The GRACE Awakening Podcast are LIVE! The GRACE Awakening Podcast, hosted by GRACE staffers Robert Peters, Zane Hart, and Hannah Fordice, explores the complex and often hidden dynamics of abuse and power within the church. Our initial…

Don't miss this free event! Too often, adult clergy sexual abuse is mislabeled or misunderstood. Join GRACE for a powerful webinar that sheds light on the real dynamics of power, consent, and spiritual authority in these situations. Featuring: Amy Stier & Emily Petrie Date:…

*SA Trigger Warning* When Raymond M. Douglas was an eighteen-year-old living in Europe, he was brutally raped by a Catholic priest. He eventually moved to the United States and became a highly regarded historian, GRACE board member, and president of the Foundation for the Study…

🛑 It Isn’t An Affair. Too often, adult clergy sexual abuse is mislabeled or misunderstood. Join GRACE on July 16 for a powerful and FREE webinar that sheds light on the real dynamics of power, consent, and spiritual authority in these situations. Featuring: Amy Stier & Emily…

Headed to Camp? Don’t Miss This. As your church or ministry gears up for mission trips, retreats, or summer camp, now is the time to ask the right questions to keep kids safe. This short article from GRACE provides a thoughtful list of informed, practical questions church…

The GRACE Awakening Podcast is coming in just TWO WEEKS!!! The podcast is hosted by GRACE staffers Robert Peters, Zane Hart, and Hannah Fordice and explores the complex and often hidden dynamics of abuse and power within the church. Our initial episode drop is focused on toxic…

How can communities better safeguard children with disabilities? This short article introduces the topic of safeguarding children with disabilities and provides proactive steps and recommendations for creating safer communities for all. Read Information Gateway's full article…

GRACE is starting a podcast! 📣 The GRACE Awakening podcast explores the complex and often hidden dynamics of abuse and power within the church. Join the GRACE team as we tackle tough questions and interview leading experts, journalists, and thinkers to dissect and navigate…

As we honor the past and press in towards a more equitable future this Juneteenth, this quote from Jemar Tisby's book "The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism" seems particularly resonant. Indifference and inaction in the face of…

TODAY at 2:00 PM EST! Free Registiraton - us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… A FREE GRACE live conversation with Alison Sutherland on “The Role of Parents in Abuse Prevention in the Church.” Learn practical ways to ensure your child’s safety at church and how to balance protection with…

TOMORROW! | June 17, 2025 | 2:00 PM EST Register here - us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Don't miss this FREE GRACE live conversation with Alison Sutherland on “The Role of Parents in Abuse Prevention in the Church.” Learn practical ways to ensure your child’s safety at church and how…

Register today for a FREE GRACE live conversation with Alison Sutherland on “The Role of Parents in Abuse Prevention in the Church.” Learn practical ways to ensure your child’s safety at church and how to balance protection with your teen’s growing independence. Don’t miss this…