UNNAMED NO MORE
A Safe Church Ministry
Addressing child abuse, sexual violence, domestic violence and elder abuse through dialogue and actionable steps within Christian communities.
Safe Church Initiatives
Our Services
Fees are offered on a sliding scale. Through the generosity of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Katie’s Grant, no church will be turned away due to an inability to pay.
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Bible Studies
Trauma-informed Bible studies tailored for your church which foster conversation on Christian responses to gender-based violence.
Child Protection Policies
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Support during the creation and review phases of Child Protection Policies. This initiative adheres to the ELCA social statement on Child Protection, and the practices of The Child Safeguarding Policy guide by Tchividjian and Berkovits.
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Abuse Recognition
Training
Staff training on signs and symptoms of child abuse, mandated reporting laws, child abuse and vulnerable adult scenarios, and understanding sex offenders.
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Sermons
Trauma-informed and theologically grounded sermons on child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, or sexual violence.
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Support in Pastoral Care
Pastoral care guidance and resources to minister effectively and compassionately to individuals and families who have endured abuse, and those in active situations of abuse. Emergency hours for crisis consultation available.
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Sex Offender Safety Planning
Theological and pastoral guidance for ministering to individuals who have caused harm, while prioritizing the safety and healing of the vulnerable in your faith community.
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About
Me
I am a retired Sexual Assault Police Officer with specialized forensic expertise in Child Abuse. I currently serve as the Pastoral Care Minster at Messiah Lutheran Church in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and am completing my Master of Divinity at Luther Seminary. I have been endorsed for ordination in Word and Sacrament within the Evangelical Lutheran of America (ELCA). In addition, I serve at the Trauma Recovery Center at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, providing spiritual care and advocacy for Co-Victims of Homicide.
I am deeply committed to ensuring churches are sanctuaries of safety and healing for those impacted by gender-based violence. This reflects the church’s distinct responsibility to embody Christ’s call to protect, care for, and uphold the dignity of all people.
"Consider It, Take Counsel, and Speak Out." Judges 19:30
This mission bears the name of the Unnamed Woman in Judges 19, in solemn remembrance.
Empowering churches to create safe and healing environments for all
BREAK THE SILENCE
Trauma-informed ministry that explores the scope of gender-based violence (GBV) in order to discern faithful Christ-centered responses.
PREVENTION AND SAFETY
Creating safer churches through training, resources, and support in policy development.
HEALING
Supporting spiritual healing for those who have been harmed by gender-based violence.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Structuring accountability while safeguarding the vulnerable within faith communities.
Want to learn more?Send me a message.
Unnamed No More,
A Safe Church Ministry
is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
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