ABWE exists to multiply leaders, churches and missions movements—so we all may do greater things in the Great Commission. We cannot fully realize this vision, however, without ensuring that every member of our community is safe and supported.
It is our passionate desire to see that every church, home, hospital, school, and crossroads within our ministry community is a place where all people—but especially children—are protected.
As a result, ABWE has invested in creating an environment of accountability, action, and education, so that every member—from the Board of Directors to every short-term volunteer—understands our child protection policy and fulfills our organizational expectation to protect children and create communities where our staff, missionaries, volunteers and partners can safely minister and live.
While we wish we could completely eliminate any occurrence of child abuse in our world, we can work diligently to prevent predators from accessing children in our ministries. Through consistent training, clear roles and responsibilities, added accountability, and clear reporting structures, we’re eliminating opportunities to prey on the vulnerable in our midst.