"Consider It, Take Counsel, and Speak Out." Judges 19:30
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614-219-9391
Unnamed No More
A Safe Church Initiative
​Addressing child abuse, sexual violence, domestic violence, and elder abuse through dialogue and actionable steps within Christian communities.
Services
Our Services
Bible Studies
Trauma-informed Bible studies tailored for your church which foster conversation on Christian responses to gender-based violence.
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Abuse Recognition
Training
Training and access to resources for church staff and lay leaders on mandated reporting laws, child abuse and vulnerable adult scenarios, signs and symptoms of child abuse, and understanding sex offenders.
Child Protection Policies
This initiative offers oversight and support during the creation and implementation phases of Child Protection Policies. This initiative adheres to the practices of The Child Safeguarding Policy guide by Tchividjian and Berkovits.
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Sermons
Trauma-informed and theologically grounded sermons on child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, or sexual violence.
View a trauma-informed sermon on child abuse:
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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.
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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.
Empowering churches to create safe and healing environments for all
BREAK THE SILENCE
Trauma-informed ministry that explores the scope of gender-based violence (GVB) 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
This mission bears the name of the Unnamed Woman in Judges 19, in solemn remembrance.
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About Me
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.
I am a retired Sexual Assault Police Officer with specialized forensic expertise in Child Abuse. I currently serve as the Pastoral Care Minister at Messiah Lutheran Church in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, while pursuing my Master of Divinity at Luther Seminary. In addition, I work in the Trauma Recovery Center at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, providing spiritual care and advocacy for Co-Victims of Homicide.
Want to learn more?Send me a message.
