KANSAS CITY (MO)
KCUR Radio
February 18, 2019
By Gina Kaufmann & Melody Rowell
Segment 1: What are local churches doing to prevent and report abuse?
Abuse in the church is a particular kind of betrayal. And it’s an issue church-goers everywhere are wrestling with after news in Texas broke of pastors who could still find work despite long histories of sexual abuse allegations. In this conversation, we hear how local survivors, clergy, and advocates are responding to these stories.
Emily Jaeger, blogger, Finding God’s Gifts
Stephanie Krehbiel, executive director, Into Account
Cheryl Jefferson Bell, associate pastor, United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
Melanie Austin, Director of Education, MOCSA
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