Sexual Abuse Reform Resource List for Anaheim

The following is a list of suggested resources in preparation for the SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim. This page will be updated as we become aware of additional helpful material.

*** A Video Message from SBC Abuse Survivors ***

A video message from SBC Abuse Survivors

Core Documents

The Gaines Motion to form the SATF and investigation

https://sbcvoices.com/motion-to-investigate-the-sbc-executive-committee-full-text/

The Guidepost Report

https://www.sataskforce.net/s/Guidepost-Solutions-Independent-Investigation-Report___.pdf

The SATF Recommendations including the specific motions they will make at the Convention (Newly updated — 6/8/22)

https://www.sataskforce.net/updates/task-force-challenges-and-formal-recommendations-sn54p

Update on EC funding proposal / Send Relief offers $4M in funding from non-CP funds

https://tinyurl.com/3y3deawp

Understanding the SATF Recommendations

SATF Frequently Asked Questions regarding their recommendations (Newly updated — 6/8/22)

https://tinyurl.com/3zssdc7b

SATF Explainer: Rachael Denhollander and Andrew Hébert explain the SATF recommendations (including a discussion on legal and liability questions)

https://vimeo.com/717132308/b3f3503a7e

Interview with SBC SATF Members Marshall Blalock & Andrew Hébert — Baptist21 podcast episode 110

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-110-a-second-interview-with-sbc-satf/id1441454363?i=1000565719046

FIRST-PERSON: Messengers should consider approving a Ministry Check list — Atty Matthew Martins

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-messengers-should-consider-approving-a-ministry-check-list/

Response to Guidepost Pride tweet — Marshall Blalock (SATF vice chair)

https://sbcvoices.com/thoughts-about-guidepost-and-the-sbc-satf-guest-author-marshall-blalock

News Coverage

Liam Adams, the Tennessean – Running list of reports, coverage, statements

Today is when a long-awaited report is released with findings from an investigation into SBC leaders' response to sexual abuse w/in the last 2 decades.

Not knowing what this day or future ones will hold, I’m starting this thread to log updates, statements, articles, etc. #SBC

— Liam Adams (@liamsadams) May 22, 2022

Robert Downen, Houston Chronicle – News Thread

#BREAKING An explosive 400pg investigation finds Southern Baptist leaders silenced/disparaged abuse survivors, ignored calls for policies & dismissed reforms that might cost the SBC money in lawsuits. #SBCtoo

Much more to come in thread below:https://t.co/eMbeCgIFmW

— Robert Downen (@RobertDownen_) May 22, 2022