When a Congregation Is Betrayed

Part 1. The First Response
Introduction
1. Best Practices after Betrayal Is Discovered
Nancy Myer Hopkins

Part 2. Models for Understanding What Happened
Introduction
2. Theological Reflection: Naming the Problem
Patricia L. Liberty
3. Justice-Making, Ethics: Defining Expectations
Deborah Pope-Lance
4. Power and Abuse: Establishing the Context
Patricia L. Liberty
5. Conflict Management: Selecting the Right Tools
E. Larraine Frampton
6. Systems: Identifying the Roots
Candace R. Benyei
7. Grief and Loss: Dealing with Feelings
Patricia L. Liberty
8. Trauma Intervention: Planning Strategies for Recovery
Deborah Pope-Lance

Part 3. Roles and Responsibilities
Introduction
9. Afterpastors: Restoring the Pastoral Trust
Deborah Pope-Lance
10. Congregations: Further Steps in Healing
Nancy Myer Hopkins
11. Victims/Survivors: The Healing Journey
Patricia L. Liberty
12. Lay Leaders: Taking Responsibility
Loren D. Mellus
13. Paid and Volunteer Staff: Tending Their Overlooked Needs
Nancy Myer Hopkins
14. Whistle-Blowers: Persevering Against Injustice
Candace R. Benyei
15. Clergy Colleagues: Responding from a Unique Perspective
Deborah Pope-Lance
16. Judicatory Leaders: A Resource for Healing
Glenndy Sculley
17. Response Teams: Laying a Foundation for Recovery
E. Larraine Frampton
18. The Wider Community: Toward Recovery for All
Nancy Myer Hopkins
19. Attorneys: Finding the Best Advice
Richard B. Couser

Part 4. What Do We Do Now?
Introduction
20. Integrating the Experience
Nancy Myer Hopkins
21. Reassessing the Recovery of the Faith Community