Many people may have been hurt by the church in different ways and we need to recognise that the church is made up of human beings who make mistakes. Our ultimate guide is the Bible and the person of Jesus, and becoming more supportive, tolerant and caring is something that can take a lifetime.
However, there are many people out there who care a great deal about you, and the way you may have been treated. We are aware there is an issue with the Baptist Church and how their safeguarding team deals with people, and we are here to help. Sometimes people in responsibility can lose sight of the way their actions can impact on others. Sometimes it is fear of doing the wrong thing, sometimes a slavish devotion to protocol and failing to see the world is full of real people, and often a failure to appreciate the mental health needs of others. What we do impacts others, and we are all called to care, to listen and to help those in need. This is the example Jesus gave us, and no matter how you feel today, there are people who care.
