Ministry Investigations

In this episode, Kymberli Cook and Theresa Lynn Sidebotham discuss best practices for conducting investigations within churches and ministries, common mistakes to avoid, and how to ensure integrity and fairness throughout the process.

About the Contributors

Kymberli Cook

Kymberli Cook is the Assistant Director of the Hendricks Center, overseeing the workflow of the department, online content creation, Center events, and serving as Giftedness Coach and Table Podcast Host. She is also a doctoral student in Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, pursuing research connected to unique individuality, the image of God, and providence. When she is not reading for work or school, she enjoys coffee, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and daughters.

Theresa Lynn Sidebotham

Theresa Lynn Sidebotham founded Telios Law PLLC in 2012, where she advises organizations in the U.S. and internationally, with a focus on religious and nonprofit law, employment law, child safety, and misconduct investigations. 

Her four sons were born on three different continents, the youngest when she and her husband were serving in Sumatra. After returning to the States, she attended law school, and has a passion for helping ministries and businesses care well for their people. 

Theresa also directs Telios Teaches, an affiliate company that provides training for organizations on sexual harassment prevention, child protection, and other HR issues.