Safe Church Ministry
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Posted on May 2, 2013, 6:53 am
Topics: Safe Church Team
Synod has encouraged each classis to have a Safe Church team made up of representatives from each church. The team is a resource to churches, can support local churches in creating safety at the congregational level and empowers churches to be a support to individuals affected by abuse.
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Posted on December 11, 2012, 5:40 am | 2 comments
Topics: Safe Church Team
“We cannot stick our head in the sand and think that abuse will never happen in our churches. It has happened and probably will happen in the future. We need to be prepared and do all we can to prevent it from happening.”
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Posted on September 24, 2012, 8:50 pm
Topics: Safe Church Team
In a safe church, issues of abuse can be freely discussed. Disclosure of abuse is met with compassion and support for those who have been hurt.
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Posted on September 19, 2012, 10:25 am
Topics: Safe Church Team, Sexual Abuse
Abuse thrives in silence and secrecy. We must not allow it to thrive in our churches. Instead our challenge is to prevent abuse and to respond effectively when abuse occurs. - From Safe Church Ministry, A Church Leader's Role
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Posted on August 1, 2012, 8:31 am
Lifeguards are not just trained and waiting around for something bad to happen. They are vigilant and actively involved in maintaining a safe pool environment. The same should be true of safe church team members
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Posted on February 27, 2012, 11:22 am | 1 comment
When my friends and coworkers ask me about the church, I want to be able to tell them – with 100% conviction – that we’re doing all we can to provide safe environments for worship, learning and fellowship.
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Posted on February 20, 2012, 4:38 pm
Topics: Safe Church
Is it true that we are never too old to learn? I’m testing that theory on myself as I plan for an upcoming Webinar – The What, Why and How of Safe Church Ministry.
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Posted on August 22, 2011, 8:00 am
Topics: Child Safety
"The Smoking Gun" website posted an article about a youth pastor who was found to have secretly videotaped 4 teen-aged girls as they showered. After engineering a game where the girls were doused in honey, he then suggested they shower in a church bathroom where he’d previously hidden a camera. The incident came to light...
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Posted on August 15, 2011, 8:16 am
Topics: Safe Church
What would you like to share about creating Safe Churches? What topic or issue is on your heart? What practical tip have you discovered that might help others? What book, video or training would you suggest to every leader? What have you experienced that has caused you to think about this ministry in a new way? Now’s your chance to share!
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Posted on January 18, 2010, 3:14 pm
Topics: Safe Church Team
A visual illustration of how the Office of Safe Church and the Safe Church Team relate to Classis and church.
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