“They didn’t cover this in my seminary training.”
This is a comment we hear all the time from pastors and ministry leaders when it comes to reporting abuse. Many ministry leaders aren’t aware of Mandatory Reporting laws in their jurisdictions and how they apply to their ministry staff and volunteers. But there is another type of law that pastors and clergy need to understand: Clergy-Penitent Privilege. Some jurisdictions have special provisions and requirements for clergy when it comes to reporting suspected child abuse. So what do pastors need to know? Join us for a webinar featuring attorneys Sally Wagenmaker and John Campbell, who will discuss common areas applicable to clergy communications and notable distinctions and related disclaimers regarding variations on state law on this subject. They will seek to answer questions on this topic, or at least give you the right questions to ask regarding the laws in your jurisdictions.
Sally Wagenmaker provides legal counsel in corporate, tax, employment, and real estate matters for nonprofit, tax-exempt clients, including public charities, private foundations, and trade associations operating on local, national, and international levels. Her clients include churches and other religious organizations, social service providers, and schools.
John Campbell serves in multiple volunteer roles at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Florida where he met Jesus. After 40+ years as a trial attorney in Tampa, FL, he began serving as the Executive Director of the Idlewild Foundation in 2016 and loves teaching about Godly stewardship and generosity.
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