Sexual Misconduct in Counseling and Ministry

Peter T Mosgofian,George W Ohlschlager

Sexual Misconduct in Counseling and Ministry
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Wipf & Stock Publishers
Country
United States
Published
1 May 2009
Pages
366
ISBN
9781606085066

Sexual Misconduct in Counseling and Ministry

Peter T Mosgofian,George W Ohlschlager

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Sexual misconduct by ministers and other Christian professionals has reached epidemic proportions. One major church insurer has handled over 1,200 cases in the past eight years, many involving child sexual abuse, often with multiple victims. How should the church respond when Christian counselors cross sexual boundaries? What should be done when the healer wounds? What is the church’s responsibility both to misbehaving professionals and to heir victims? Combining their extensive counseling experience and legal expertise, the authors of this volume offer a well-written, practical book loaded with the thorny issues of sexual exploitation by religious professionals. Here is tested wisdom that can help. oA recovery strategy for victims oProactive ways to safeguard against improper sexual behavior oScreening and early intervention strategies oRestoring fallen ministers and church leaders oDealing with homosexual misbehavior, seductive clients, recovered memories, and false allegations oAssessing legal consequences of your policies The wise counsel in this timely book can help us find remedies for a growing problem that threatens the Christian church.

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