Separately governed
When a church cannot examine itself.
Our Safeguarding & Referral team handles serious allegations of abuse, exploitation, violence, sexual misconduct or financial predation in Christian settings, where a church may be unable, conflicted or unwilling to look objectively at its own (Ezekiel 34:10).
Our care ministries tend the wounded sheep. This team keeps watch for wolves, preserves the facts and places potential crimes in the hands of the authorities God has appointed (Acts 20:29–31; Romans 13:3–4).
No office creates immunity
Pastor, elder, staff, donor or member: no one is beyond scope, and status alone never creates suspicion. We do nothing from partiality (1 Timothy 5:21).
Independent by design
Investigators come from other churches, with no personal, pastoral, family or financial tie to anyone involved (Deuteronomy 16:18–19).
Seasoned and trustworthy
Heavily vetted Christians with backgrounds in law enforcement, investigation, safeguarding, prosecution or forensic accounting (Exodus 18:21).
Care kept separate
Those who comfort and shelter a victim are never the ones weighing evidence about the accused (Deuteronomy 1:17).
No police powers
No arrests, threats, covert recordings, hacking, entrapment, public accusations or blacklists. Ever (Luke 3:14).
Fair and biblical
Guilt is established on two or three witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15; 1 Timothy 5:19). That protects the accused; it is never a reason to delay a required report.
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Receive
Concerns received in confidence
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Report
Immediate reports wherever the law requires
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Preserve
Facts lawfully preserved, for and against
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Refer
A factual record handed to police
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Support
We assist the authorities, never compete
We decide no one’s guilt. That belongs to police, prosecutors and courts (Romans 13:4).