Author: Theresa Harvard Johnson

Theresa Harvard Johnson is the founder of The School of the Scribe and progenitor of The Scribal Anointing® teachings, the 21st-century revelation of the office of the prophetic scribe. She has authored more than 25 books to help prophetic scribes navigate their calling, taught thousands of scribes globally and developed safe spaces online and in person to foster prophetic community. Theresa holds an M. Div. in biblical studies and an M. A. in professional writing. As a scribal historian and mentor to many, she has pioneered exclusively in this area for more than two-decades.

The Economic Impact of Sexual Abuse on the Church (2)

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 moneyCopyright 2018 Theresa Harvard Johnson
(March 16, 2018)

It’s shameful.

Sexual abuse allegations have cost the Roman Catholic Church in America nearly $4 billion over six decades in litigation and settlements, according to an in-depth investigation by the National Catholic Reporter. In a separate study, the scandals surrounding the allegations have resulted in lost membership and more than $2.3 billion annually in giving for the past 30 years (NCR).

Although the Catholic church is widely seen as the poster child for sexual abuse, the top three, leading faith-based insurance companies report that the Protestant Christian churches they ensure paid out $87.8 million in claims from 1987-2007 (Denney, Kerley, Gross 2). This data, however, is over a decade old but comes from the three leading insurance agencies that specialize in defending lawsuits against churches. Various reports conclude that the actual costs of the sexual abuse-related litigation and settlements are significantly higher for both Catholic and Protestant churches because they do not include litigation fees, monthly insurance premiums or other associated costs.

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The Economic Impact of Sexual Abuse on the Church

Posted on by Theresa Harvard Johnson

 moneyCopyright 2018 Theresa Harvard Johnson
(March 16, 2018)

It’s shameful.

Sexual abuse allegations have cost the Roman Catholic Church in America nearly $4 billion over six decades in litigation and settlements, according to an in-depth investigation by the National Catholic Reporter. In a separate study, the scandals surrounding the allegations have resulted in lost membership and more than $2.3 billion annually in giving for the past 30 years (NCR).

Although the Catholic church is widely seen as the poster child for sexual abuse, the top three, leading faith-based insurance companies report that the Protestant Christian churches they ensure paid out $87.8 million in claims from 1987-2007 (Denney, Kerley, Gross 2). This data, however, is over a decade old but comes from the three leading insurance agencies that specialize in defending lawsuits against churches. Various reports conclude that the actual costs of the sexual abuse-related litigation and settlements are significantly higher for both Catholic and Protestant churches because they do not include litigation fees, monthly insurance premiums or other associated costs.

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Ministry Integrity

Prophetic Word: Awakening Prophetic Genealogists

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Released August 12, 2018
Theresa Harvard Johnson

Beloved, I am awakening PROPHETIC genealogists to a new day. I am renewing passion in this area that has gone dormant and seems forgotten. I am causing my people to go back, look at their lineages and trace their spiritual heritage alongside the natural.

I am prophetically identifying spiritual gifts, organizing prophetic words, causing you to see baptisms, and other historic and prophetic moves through your families lives.

I am commanding you to pull out the journals, letters, and prayers of your ancestors… that your generations can clearly see me. Is this not the legacy of my work in your life? I am raising up storytellers among you. Watch me, says the Lord, rebuild the ancient ruins and bridge generations as I awaken the creative tellers of this generation.

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Prophecy 2018

Is it wrong to want to pray in writing instead of praying verbally? (2)

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Copyright 2018 Theresa Harvard Johnson

Question: Is it wrong to want to pray in writing instead of praying verbally?
View the corresponding discussion in The Scribal Prophets Facebook Group

Response: Absolutely not! Prayer is a condition of the heart, not the force of the mouth. Written prayers are just as effective as those placed in print, expressed through dance, touched through braille, released through instrumental music or described visually through American Sign Language (ASL).

Effective prayer is subjective to the person praying, listening or experiencing it, not a set of religious rules put forth by someone. There is, however, power in the spoken word – the release of a prayer at the sound of one’s voice, especially in corporate settings.  David put both concepts together beautifully in Psalm 19:14 when he said, “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”

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