WHEN SHEPHERDS PRAY
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DR. RON CANTOR
SPEAK UP FOR THE SILENCED.
SHIELD THE SHEEP.
STOP THE SCANDALS.
When the shepherd becomes the wolf, who will protect the flock?
Few wounds cut as deeply as those inflicted by a trusted spiritual leader. When abuse occurs in the name of God, the trauma reaches beyond the body—it shatters the soul, distorts faith, and devastates entire communities. When Shepherds Prey confronts the growing epidemic of clergy sexual abuse within the Church and the systems that enable it.
With compassion and courage, Dr. Ron Cantor exposes how spiritual power can be twisted into manipulation and coercion—as “consent” disappears when one party holds authority over another.
Drawing on survivor testimonies, biblical insight, and years of ministry experience—including his firsthand involvement in advocating for truth and justice in two recent high-profile clergy abuse cases—Dr. Cantor dismantles the myths that silence victims and protect predators. He addresses some of the tools that the enemy uses to keep victims in the shadows, from minimizing abuse to intimidation, from labeling whistleblowers as “accusers of the brethren” to telling them that reporting abuse is gossip. It’s not. Ron shows us how some leaders will weaponize Scripture for their own benefit.
When Shepherds Prey calls the Body of Christ to repentance—not to destroy the Church, but to cleanse it. It’s a sobering, hope-filled cry for truth, justice, and healing.
Because the Church should be the safest place on Earth—and when it’s not, we must speak.
“Abuse is not a lapse in judgment—it’s the weaponization of trust.”
– Dr. Ron Cantor, When Shepherds Prey
🔥 On Abuse and Power
“When you use your spiritual authority to manipulate someone under your care for your own sexual gratification, you are not merely committing sexual sin—you are abusing sacred trust and inflicting profound trauma upon that person’s soul.”
“To shepherd God’s flock is not a pathway to privilege, but a summons to sacrifice. It is a sacred trust that demands humility, integrity, and a servant’s heart.”
💔 On the Church’s Response
“As long as pastors pressure rape victims into silence, we need bloggers … As long as church boards protect corporations instead of the flock, we need podcasters … And thank God for courageous journalists who bring light to what others try to bury.”
“The Church must become a place where truth is told and healing is possible. That requires courage—not image management.”
🌿 On Healing and Integrity
“Healing begins not when we shield our institutions from shame, but when we stand beside the wounded and say, ‘What happened to you was evil—and it was not your fault.’”
“To reject accountability is to deny one of the most loving acts the Church can offer to a fallen minister: the opportunity to repent and be restored.”
🕊️ On Truth and Repentance
“True repentance is not found in public tears or polished statements, but in confession, restitution, and stepping down from power—at least for a season.”
“If I genuinely love the fallen minister, the last thing I will talk to them about is a restoration to public ministry—but their marriage and family. We will focus on restoration to Jesus and the healing of their soul.”
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