Notably, both the CBN and Ascol have expressed suspicion about proposed sexual abuse reforms in the SBC, questioning the use of resources and the effectiveness of the proposed reforms. They have also raised alarm bells about false accusations and disputed the application of the term “credibly accused.”
At the 2022 meeting of the SBC, church delegates, called messengers, overwhelmingly voted to establish a database of pastors, denominational leaders, ministry employees, and volunteers who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse.
Two years later, the database still has not been created, and the task force assigned with the project has been dissolved. The responsibility to finish the task has been given to the SBC’s Executive Committee.
In the past, Elwing himself has spoken out against the creation of the database, saying in a February 2023 social media post that it would “be the end of the SBC.”
Elwing remains in custody at the Manatee County Jail. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Department’s investigation is ongoing.
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ChurchLeaders has reached out to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Public Information Office and will update this article in the event of a reply.
