All assault articles
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OpinionChris Brain has been brought to justice. The Church must now confront spiritual abuse
Chris Brain’s conviction of indecent assault has brought justice but it also raises deeper questions about power, coercion, and spiritual abuse within the Church. Hayley Chapman-Todd explores how the Church is beginning to respond to the issue of spiritual abuse and what more must be done
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OpinionYou are not the main character. Jesus Christ is
When one of his youth group declared he was “the main character,” it struck a chord with Rev Jamie Sewell. Too often, Christians see themselves as the saviour - rather than pointing to the one who can really save. Let’s stop living as if it all depends on us and embrace the freedom Christ brings
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ReviewsFor our daughters: When womanhood is defined by submission to men, it opens the door to abuse
A new documentary attempts to explain how abuse has been allowed to fester in US evangelical churches. Greg Garrett says For Our Daughters is urgent and important, and will challenge Christians to return to the way of Christ
