What is the Southern Baptist Convention?

The Southern Baptist Convention, first organized in 1845, is a Christian denomination comprised of over 47,000 churches. The SBC is not a centralized church, but a congregation fellowship that agrees upon teachings and ideals. The SBC has grown to have significant political and ideological influence in the Christian community. Southern Baptist Churches have nearly 3 million members in Texas alone, and<a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/06/07/7-facts-about-southern-baptists/"> 81% of SBC members live in the Southern United States</a>.

Did the Southern Baptist Convention cover up sexual abuse?

The Southern Baptist Conference has been actively covering up sexual abuse allegations since 2000. The SBC also kept an alleged list of 703 ministers who committed sexual abuse at least once while working under the SBC. Instead of reporting these suspected abusers to authorities and protecting victims, they focused on avoiding restitution and slandering whistleblowers.

If I experienced child sexual abuse at a Southern Baptist Church decades ago, can I still file a lawsuit?

Yes, you can likely file a sexual abuse lawsuit. The ability to file depends on the<a href="https://www.ncsl.org/research/human-services/state-civil-statutes-of-limitations-in-child-sexua.aspx"> statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases</a>, but most states have no limitation on filing for child sexual abuse.

A pastor who sexually abused me was not named in any reports or articles. Can I still file a lawsuit?

Yes, you can still file a lawsuit even if no criminal charges have been previously brought against a church official (pastor, youth pastor, clergy, etc.).

How are registered sex offenders allowed to continue working at Southern Baptist Churches around the country?

Pastors, clergy, church members, etc. who were convicted of sex abuse crimes often are placed in or flee to other communities to continue working with the Southern Baptist Church. The SBC has denied knowing of re-employing convicted abusers, but allegations have come out that say otherwise.

What should I do if I was an SBC victim?

Contact our law firm to discuss your legal options and how a Southern Baptist Convention Lawsuit will work. A lawsuit against the SBC may be a long and difficult process, but our legal team will work hard to make sure your story is heard and justice is achieved.

How much does a lawyer cost?

Price is one of the primary concerns when hiring a lawyer. Our law firm operates on a<a href="https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/what-is-a-contingency-fee/"> contingency fee basis</a>, meaning we do not charge for our legal services unless financial recovery is won for our clients. Our primary focus is on victims and fighting to win rightful compensation in their favor.

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