Here We Stand

A Lutheran Response to Child Abuse

By: Craig L. Nessan (Editor), Victor I. Vieth (Editor), Robert Kolb (Foreword by)

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Paperback | 15 July 2025

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Although the life and writings of Martin Luther and other reformers have a great deal to say about children and our need to protect them from maltreatment, this legacy of the Lutheran churches, and of Christianity as a whole, has largely been forgotten. Here We Stand reclaims the Lutheran heritage as it sets forth a Lutheran theological and ethical foundation for the church's response to child abuse. The book models rooting our response to child abuse in fertile biblical and theological soil. Written by Lutheran theologians and child-abuse prevention experts, the groundbreaking book provides practical direction for the pastoral ministry of clergy and for congregations that wish to develop robust policies and practices in order to protect children. Part 1, ""Lutheran Theological Foundations for Addressing Child Abuse,"" explores core Lutheran commitments by retrieving historical, confessional, and theological sources. Part 2, ""Lutheran Interpretation of Challenging Biblical Texts,"" addresses misinterpretations of Scripture and the Lutheran traditions. Part 3, ""Lutheran Theology Addressing the Sin of Child Abuse,"" provides practical instruction for ministry challenges related to child abuse.

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“Here We Stand takes seriously the church’s calling to protect the vulnerable, minister to survivors, and confront abuse with biblical clarity and gospel hope. With theological depth and pastoral wisdom, Craig Nessan, Victor Vieth, and the contributors provide a robust Christian framework for creating communities of safety and healing. This is a clear and necessary call to action—one the church cannot ignore.”
—Justin S. Holcomb, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida

“As internationally renowned scholars in the study of the impacts of child abuse, Nessan and Vieth provide a much-needed contribution to the field of theology, particularly Lutheran theology, and the intersection of psychological and spiritual injuries of abused children. By tapping into the expertise of theologians, biblical scholars, and practitioners, the editors create understanding of the field while also providing important resources to ensure the priority of child safety in all religious institutions.”
—Nancy E. Gable, Director of Admissions and Adjunct Faculty, United Lutheran Seminary

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