"Surely, abuse cannot happen in our church!"
Abuse can happen anywhere, and it's time to deal with it biblically!
Meet the Author - Shawn Foster
Dr. Shawn Foster served as a pastor for over 30 years, equipping believers with biblical truth and practical tools for ministry. Through decades of counseling abuse survivors, he has learned valuable lessons—both through successes and mistakes—and now seeks to help others navigate these challenges with wisdom and compassion.
His passion for addressing abuse stems from a deep conviction to see the church become a true refuge for the wounded. With a heart for people and a commitment to justice, he wrote Unmasking the Monster in Our Midst to shine the light of God’s Word on abuse and to help churches respond with truth, courage, and grace.
Dr. Foster invites you to join him in building churches that stand boldly for righteousness, protect the vulnerable, and offer real healing through the hope of Scripture.
Shawn writes with warmth and grace, approaching a very difficult topic in a way that is honest yet hopeful. This is a book that will challenge you, comfort you, and equip you to respond with both courage and compassion.
Edward Barclay - Pastor of First Baptist Church of Milford
Few books dare to speak this plainly: abusers unmasked, survivors heard, and the church told to wake up. Shawn Foster weds Scripture with compassion, giving victims back their voice and leaders no excuse for silence.
Evangelist Ben Everson
Dr. Shawn Foster is a multi-gifted servant of God—exceptionally gifted. He is deeply practical as a teacher, and passionate for God’s mission. I don’t know anyone I would be more comfortable recommending.
Dr. Charles Keen - Founder of Bearing Precioous Seed
What sets Shawn’s writing apart is his ability to combine pastoral compassion with biblical conviction. I believe this series is one of the most important contributions to the conversation on abuse and the church today. Every pastor and believer should read it.
Tami Nantz, Professional Writer and Editor