Concerning the Handling of an Abuse Disclosure in the Youth Ministry
Filed by Beulah Halversen against Grace Bible Church · College Station, TX · 5/13/2026
The Thesis
A minor's disclosure to a youth leader in September was handled internally and not reported to civil authority for eleven days. Romans 13 requires we honor the sword God has given the magistrate. We petition the church to publish its policy, to submit to a third-party audit, and to cooperate fully with the investigation now underway.
Scripture: Rom 13:1-4; Prov 24:11-12
Witnesses (3/3)
Beulah Halversen
signed 5/13/2026“Adult volunteer present at disclosure.”
Rebecca Halversen
signed 5/14/2026“Parent of the minor; consenting to public identification.”
Elder Paul Deering
signed 5/15/2026“Received the internal report on day 3 and urged reporting.”
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Public Discourse
Grace Bible — Session Official
5/30/2026We have engaged GRACE for an independent audit. Draft policy will be published within 30 days. We grieve any delay and repent of it.
Beulah Halversen
6/4/2026Received. Awaiting the published policy per timeline.
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— Matt. 18:15–17