SDA Church Issues Public Apology to Victims of Abuse
The President of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SDA) South England Conference, Pastor Kirk Thomas, recently issued an apology on behalf of the denomination, following a Channel Four news report detailing the sexual abuse two teenage boys (now adults) were subjected to by SDA minister, Dr Donald Kelly (now deceased).
Pastor Thomas described the abuse the boys experienced as “despicable, repulsive, heinous acts of sadistic, diabolical nature” and apologised, stating: “No person should be subjected to this, and we are deeply sorry for what you have gone through.”
He also mentioned the SDA Church is now endeavouring to stamp out ministerial abuse stating:
As a church we are doing our best to ensure this is eradicated from our congregations through constant education, vigilance, and by motivating all to adhere to our safeguarding policy.
