Basyle “Boz” Tchividjian, an attorney who founded a national ministry that helps Christian organizations deal with sexual abuse, has resigned his post to carry on his mission through the court system. Tchividjian, the grandson of evangelist Billy Graham, is also resigning his teaching position at Liberty University School of Law.
Tchividjian founded Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment, or GRACE, in 2004. He announced his plans Dec. 14 during The Roys Report podcast with journalist Julie Roys.
“GRACE has never been about me,” Tchividjian said. “It’s always been about serving and advocating for the wounded and educating and equipping Christ’s Church. And so, I think it’s time that somebody come after me, who has maybe different gifts than me, to take the organization and move it forward.”
Tchividjian told Roys he was motivated by a shortage of lawyers who understand the distinct needs of sexual abuse victims.
“Many of them (lawyers) should not be doing this,” the lawyer said. “They don’t understand victimization. They don’t understand the church … And they end up re-victimizing their own clients. I’ve encountered so many of these survivors who’ve been actually re-victimized by the very lawyers who are supposed to be advocating for them.”
As for GRACE, Tchividjian said he believes the ministry…
… Read More
Click here to read the rest of the story from our content source/partners – Christian Headlines.