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Sex and the Church: Pastoral Sexual Misconduct

Posted on May 10, 2011September 13, 2016 by Michael Rose

Pastoral sexual misconduct is not a new phenomenon and dates back to the Old Testament when God rejects the sons of Eli for their sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct is wide in scope and can range from passive sexual harassment of a co-worker or congregant to an extramarital affair as a “one time fall from…

SEX SCANDAL: Healthy Boundaries for Healthy Leaders & Communities

Posted on May 9, 2011August 1, 2018 by Michael Rose

I was alarmed to hear of another church leader struggling with his sexuality. The leader is a young married man working with youth. I was made aware of the situation through someone I work with who is processing some of the thoughts and feelings around her sister being manipulated and inappropriately touched by this leader. …