This page contains links to video and audio files that have been produced to help you better understand the issue of pastoral sexual abuse.
Please take some time to watch and listen to these programs.
Below are some sermons presented by Pastor Steve Nelson:
“I transfered “Trust His Heart” to my cell phone and listened to it while I went for a walk in the nice, cold, clear, sunny Autum day! And it was a real blessing, too. So deep and beautiful.”—Norway
“I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical when I heard that The
Hope of Survivors was coming to our church in Philadelphia, PA. I wasn’t
sure how a concert or seminar about a ministry to victims of pastoral abuse
would be received. I can say that all my fears were relieved and we were
blessed to have The Hope of Survivors at our church. The testimonies and
messages were appropriate and heartfelt. We will look forward to having
you come again and hearing witness to how God is continuing to bless your
ministry.”— Pastor JP O’Connor, Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist
Church.
Comments About the Abuse Prevention Sermon:
“I thought the sermon you put on your web site was really good (sad,
sad story but a story that speaks of God’s love and healing). I have
listened to it twice already, and have sent the link to a couple of people
and plan to share it with others as well. Steve did a wonderful job. He
is very easy to listen to, and I thank God that he has allowed God to work
in such a way in your lives. I imagine that if his response to your situation
with the pastor had been different, things would have been way different
now. You are both truly blessed to have each other.”—Listener
from Australia
“I enjoyed Steve’s sermon Saturday and thought it was so well
delivered on a sensitive topic.”—Listener from Ohio
“I listened to Steve’s sermon and the story he told really
touched my heart. It made me think back to my life and how all my life I’ve
been treated like an object by men and how I seek other people’s approval.
It was a stirring story.”—Listener from Illinois
“Our church in Springfield, IL enjoyed a special weekend with The
Hope of Survivors ministry. What an incredible blessing! The message, music
and testimonies given were powerful, touching the hearts of many who attended.
I saw first hand the tremendous impact Steve and Samantha Nelson have on
those who have benefited from their program. It is well designed and capable
of reaching many, regardless of their faith. We can expect great things
as God continues to grow their ministry. Thank you, Steve and Samantha,
for sharing your message of love and healing with our church. God bless
you!”—Pastor John Stanton, Springfield First Seventh-day Adventist
Church
The Harvest Show—June 13, 2011
Shame in the Sanctuary: Samantha and Steve Nelson join us to share their disturbing story of pastoral sexual abuse.
The Harvest Show—June 14, 2011
Predators in the Pulpit: Samantha and Steve Nelson talk about clergy sexual abuse, and what YOU can do to protect yourself.
InFocus Full Program - 13 November 2009 from InFocus Christian News on Vimeo. (Television spot on The Hope of Survivors’ work in Australia 11/13/09)
Listen to an interview with Steve and Samantha Nelson on the radio program Exposed, hosted by Chyna on BlogTalk Radio! The following is an MP3 file.
To gain an insight into the dynamics and devastation of pastoral sexual
abuse, click on the links below. This is an interview from 3ABN Radio’s Crossroads program
with Steve and Samantha Nelson (May 27, 2005), hosted by Cheri Peters. (Windows MediaPlayer.)
In this interview, Steve & Samantha Nelson share their story of abuse at the hands of their pastor, and how God healed them and commissioned them to start the ministry of The Hope of Survivors.
View Hope & Healing Video! (Compressed
for Broadband speed.)
In this half-hour television program, part one in a three-part series, Three
Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN) host Shelley Quinn interviews The Hope
of Survivors’ founders, Steve and Samantha Nelson, on the topic of
pastoral sexual abuse and how it affects the female victim. This interview
is a general overview of the Hope & Healing conference
for victims.
View Faith & Fidelity Video! (Compressed
for Broadband speed.)
In this half-hour television program, part two in a three-part series, Three
Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN) host Shelley Quinn interviews The Hope
of Survivors’ founders, Steve and Samantha Nelson, on the topic of
pastoral sexual abuse, how it can be avoided, and how it affects the pastor.
This interview is a general overview of the Faith & Fidelity conference
for pastors and church leaders.
View Trust & Truth Video! (Compressed
for Broadband speed.)
In this half-hour television program, part three in a three-part series,
Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN) host Shelley Quinn interviews The
Hope of Survivors’ founders, Steve and Samantha Nelson, on the topic
of pastoral sexual abuse, how the church should handle this sensitive subject,
and how the church can recover from the devastation of it. This interview
is a general overview of the Trust & Truth conference
for church and community members.
