Lutheran safe church ministry
UNNAMED NO MORE
​Mission
Addressing child abuse, elder abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence through dialogue and actionable steps within Christian communities.
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Vision
A world where every church is a sanctuary of safety and healing for those affected by gender-based violence (GBV) embodying Christ’s call to protect, care for, and honor the dignity of all people.
Safe Church Ministry
Our Services
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Bible Studies
Trauma-informed Bible studies tailored for your church which foster conversation on Christian responses to gender-based violence.
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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.
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Abuse Recognition
Workshops
Church staff training on recognizing signs of child abuse, mandated reporting laws, child abuse scenarios, and understanding sex offenders. This training is available on zoom for congregations outside Ohio.
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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.
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.
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.
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PREVENTION AND SAFETY
Creating safer churches through training, resources, and support in policy development.
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HEALING
Supporting spiritual healing for those who have been harmed by gender-based violence.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
Structuring accountability while safeguarding the vulnerable within faith communities.
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"Consider It, Take Counsel, and Speak Out." Judges 19:30
The mission of Unnamed No More bears the name of the Unnamed Woman in Judges 19, in solemn remembrance.
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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 Masters of Divinity at Luther Seminary. I am endorsed for ordination in Word and Sacrament within the Evangelical Lutheran of America (ELCA).
Drawing on my experience in child abuse forensic investigations, along with offender safety planning and child protection, I bring professional expertise and theological reflection into service for the church. ​​
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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.
