Clifton Roth

Skills for Safeguarding

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“Compton and Patterson offer a clear vision and practical strategies for addressing the trust deficit in churches and religious institutions. This indispensable resource provides leaders with the biblical and psychological categories and competencies necessary for safeguarding Christ's body, highlighting the beauty of the imago Dei. Written with care and compassion, this robust educational resource focuses on preventing abuse and mitigating the collateral damage when abuse is exposed. If you aspire to be a trustworthy leader, devoted to the peace and purity of the church, this book is replete with reliable behaviors and skills you can employ. I will be using this resource to train leaders for years to come.”