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Jaime Simpson

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Australian Counsellor in the domestic violence and religious trauma space Researcher Thesis: Broken, Shattered & Spiritually Battered. Groomed: Pastors who prey on adult congregation members. #churchtoo Children’s Book author: A monster named zee

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Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Dec 4

My theiss is now available to read

Please go gently with yourself if you read this and have lived experience of sexual grooming, or sexual harassment perpetrated by a faith leader

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"Broken, Shattered and Spiritually Battered" - Groomed: Pastors who Prey on Adult Congregation Members #ChurchToo | QUT ePrints

Simpson, Jaime (2024) "Broken, Shattered and Spiritually Battered" - Groomed: Pastors who Prey on Adult Congregation Members #ChurchToo. Master of Philosophy thesis, Queensland University of Technology.

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Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Aug 4

I’ve deactivated my X account. I find it is the most abusive platform. I am limiting my socials whilst I continue my PhD, but will check in here time to time

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jul 1

Don’t miss this convo!

open.spotify.com/episode/4cE6...

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jun 21

@christabrown.bsky.social

Link open.substack.com/pub/jaimesim...

Baptistland & A Culture of Clergy Impunity

A Conversation with Christa Brown

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Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jun 21

Out today: Baptistland & A Culture of Clergy Impunity
I ask Christa:

What is the Southern Baptist Convention, and why do they hold so much power?

What advice does she have for survivors who want to speak out?

What can faith leaders do who want to move from complicity to courage?

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Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jun 8

insightful episode, I sit down with @dkpooler to discuss the often-overlooked issue of adult clergy sexual abuse. We explore the dynamics of grooming, coercion, boundary violations, & the misuse of pastoral power, drawing from Dr Pooler’s research insights.
jaimesimpson.substack.com/p/misuse-of-...

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · May 2

When we will we start naming the perpetration of sexual abuse of congregants in faith communities a crime syndicate. The reality is - a lot of people know and are complicit, cover it up, turn a blind eye or use scripture to minimise the abuse to everyday sin.
Abuse is a crime

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Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Feb 17

Pastors - Spouse not giving you the attention you want - go to marriage counselling
Feeling like you are burned out - go on holiday
Thinking the ‘devil is tempting’ you - seek supervision & accountability
Stop using excuses for sexual, financial & spiritual abuse of congregants

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Feb 16

No one wants to report & expose clergy sexual abuse until holding it within is more painful than the reactions & judgments you will receive when you disclose. Think about that - think about the internal pain someone is in & the only way they can release is by disclosure

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Feb 12

To victim survivors of clergy abuse who don’t want to restore themselves back to the church - it’s ok…. I see you. Your voice is no less important.

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 31

Perpetrator pastors target qualities in congregation members that they themselves lack, such as innocence, compassion, empathy, and sincerity.

They exploit the kindness and trust of others to mask their own spiritual, moral, and emotional deficits.

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 30

“Lawyers for a Canberra doctor accused of sexual assault have told a court dozens of medical procedures will be cancelled if he remains behind bars”

Dear lawyers… I wouldn’t want an alleged sexual abuser operating on me!

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...

Canberra doctor accused of sexually assaulting four women refused bail

The doctor is facing 20 charges against four women, including rape, assault, committing acts of indecency and using a carriage service to harass.

www.abc.net.au

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 23

Guess what teachers …. Teenagers grow up and realise your sexual pursuit of them at school was not ok!

www.vanityfair.com/style/story/...

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 23

Freedom of speech … is that only for those who conform to the new leaderships way of thinking… sounds like the church I know… you need to think like us, act like us to be accepted as us!

Thank you Bishop for showing me otherwise

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 21

Though I didn’t physically live in a commune … there are so many similarities in the doctrine used to control, the structures in place that we were indoctrinated to submit to, the sexual grooming by the senior pastor and the impacts of.

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 21

Escaping Utopia - three-part documentary series exposes the dark secrets that lurk behind this strict Christian sect, and the distorted doctrines that bind the people to this oppressive existence for life.

iview.abc.net.au/show/escapin...

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/escaping-utopia

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Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 11

Abusive Pastors in your 60s and beyond… guess what .. the teenagers you abused grow up! You can’t control their silence forever - They have their own children / grandchildren & are now in place where they no longer fear you - & are telling the world what you did to them!

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 11

Or.. wives … the risk is you become complicit of coverups & more coercive control will be perpetrated over you - you do not deserve to be betrayed by your pastor husband, you deserve safety - so does the congregation members

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 11

I believe many pastors wives are living in coercive controlling marriages. Therefore often entrapped & blind to the betrayals in front of them. YET - when a crime has been committed & their pastor spouse abuses a congregation member - wives need to find safety to also speak out!

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 11

Excited to be presenting the outcomes from my research on adult clergy sexual abuse. The grooming tactics very clear in the data.

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 10

Australia friends - this is 11:30am Tuesday 28th January - Would love you to join

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 10

Thank you for sharing

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 9

Wow - a church that appears to have done the right thing! About time

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 4

Please let us know when it’s published. I am currently writing some journals based on my MPhil thesis which was on pastor sexual exploitation of congregation members

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 2

So tough.

Jaime Simpson @jaimesimpson.bsky.social · Jan 2

Red flag…. If your pastor is married & doesn’t wear a ring … or takes it off suddenly… run… run far away from that church! Better… elders or governing boards - fire them.