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Christian Network Forum Session - November 18, 2011

Friday, November 18, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (PT)

Bellevue, WA

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Clergy Sexual Misconduct: A Systems Approach to Prevention, Intervention and Oversight

 

Presenters and Co-Authors of Clergy Sexual Misconduct: 

John Thoburn, M.Div, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Seattle Pacific University.  He is a licensed psychologist, board certified in couple and family psychology, and he is a former ordained minister.

 

Rob Baker, M.A., is a Washington State licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed mental health counselor.  He is currently a certified sex addiction therapist and supervisor through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. 


Clergy sexual misconduct is a significant and well documented problem in the church. Close to 14% of pastors have sexual relations with someone other than a spouse while in the ministry, over 30% engage in extramarital behavior and over 50% qualify as functionally addicted to internet pornography. (McBrearty, Ahmad & Thoburn, 2009; Thorburn & Whitmasn, 2003)


A New Comprehensive Approach

A number of books have been written examining aspects of clergy sexual misconduct, but tend to focus on specific areas, such as rehabilitation for the pastor, prevention needs, denominational policies, or the traumatic effects on the pastor, his family or the congregation.


There are no resources - until this - that have looked a the recursive nature of these elements one to another, this is, how each factor influences and is influenced by the other factors, nor to date offered a practical guide that maps out step-by-step prevention and restoration approaches for all parties affected. 


In this session and book, these pieces are pulled together into a cohesive whole.  By doing so, the approaches presented shed new light on and offer new hope for working with a stubborn and significant problem in the life of the church and the broader culture.

 

Complimentary session.  Pre-registration appreciated


1.5 CEU Credit Available ($10 fee)


Optional lunch ($5 fee)

 

Exhibits will be in place featuring local Church Ministries and Christian programs to allow you to network with those who specialize in Christian recovery.  If you would like to have a display table at this event, contact Brenda Hyer at 425.220.3010 or email bandmhyer@wildblue.net

 

 

For additional information, please contact Dudley Miller

at 206-898-9029 or email helovesgolf@comcast.net

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First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue
1717 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Friday, November 18, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (PT)


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The Christian Network Forum for Sexual Health



A collaboration of the Christian leadership and therapist communities uniting existing resources and efforts to address sexual addiction and recovery for individuals, couples families in the Christian and broader communities.

The three main thrusts of the Forum include:

1.  Common grounding in Christ

2.  Equipping through education and consultation

3.  Strategic networking and resourcing