In the Hot Topics – Abuse message, I referred to a newsletter from Kristin Du Mez. You may want to read it for yourself. The newsletter refers to this Christianity Today article.
I also mentioned a helpful website with resources related to child abuse.
Also in the message, I gave some scripture reference recommendations for further study. They are reproduced here for your convenience.
Matthew 20.25-28 NIV – Jesus’ example as Lord and Teacher
Titus 1.5b-9 The Message – what to look for in church leaders
1 Timothy 5.19-22 NIV – how to handle sin in a church leaders
1 Corinthians 5.1-13 The Message – Paul told the church it must deal with a serious sin in the congregation!
2 Corinthians 2.5-11 The Message – The church listened to Paul but now it was time to forgive the sinner.
Colossians 3.5-15 NIV – Paul contrasts abusive behavior with our new life in Christ
All of the messages are also available as episodes of the LBFC Weekly Sermons podcast, available from your favorite podcast source. (Or if it is not, let me know. I use Libsyn to publish the podcast.)