https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:24:28 +0000 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:53:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/sexual-abuse/bible-story-discussion-rape-tamar I remember years ago as an InterVarsity staff member, studying women in scripture with a group of students at Michigan State University. They were often amazed at the stories of women in the Bible. Though the majority had grown up in church, they hadn’t heard many of these stories. Bonnie Nicholas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/sexual-abuse/bible-story-discussion-rape-tamar Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:53:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/help-midst-trauma I sat looking at my computer, in a small online Bible study group, trying to maintain some community in this time of safe distancing, wondering how to respond to the question, “How are you doing?” Why did that seem like a loaded question? Bonnie Nicholas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/help-midst-trauma Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:47:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/criminal-sexual-history/updates-safe-church-coordinators The recent meeting of the Classis Chatham Safe Church team was full of rich discussion, which helps everyone feel supported in this important ministry.  Yvonne Lammers https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/criminal-sexual-history/updates-safe-church-coordinators Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:36:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/sexual-abuse/responding-abuse-toolkit-denominational-position As the #MeToo movement continues to bring sexual abuse out of the darkness where it has been hidden, the impacts also affect the church. Many churches are requesting information about how to respond. Bonnie Nicholas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/sexual-abuse/responding-abuse-toolkit-denominational-position Tue, 22 May 2018 13:22:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/abuse-awareness-prevention-and Silence is no longer an option. In this watershed #MeToo moment, the Church must be ready to respond to sexual abuse. Active safe church ministry equips God’s people to respond in situations of abuse with understanding, compassion and justice that foster healing. Bonnie Nicholas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/about-safe-church-ministry/abuse-awareness-prevention-and Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:09:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/child-abuse/church-may-not-be-easy-those-who-have-experienced Statistics about abuse, which are similar in churches and outside of churches, reveal that it’s very likely that every church community includes people who have experienced abuse; our congregations are filled with abuse survivors (whether we are aware of it or not). Bonnie Nicholas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/child-abuse/church-may-not-be-easy-those-who-have-experienced Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:38:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/safe-church-teams/safe-church-team-members-whats-good-know What's good to know for a Safe Church Team Member: If you’ve wondered where to start, or where to go to learn more, this article is for you. Bonnie Nicholas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/safe-church-teams/safe-church-team-members-whats-good-know Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:55:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/fighting-darkness-sex-industry-and-church We, as the church, exist in the midst of a present darkness —  a struggle, not just flesh and blood, but against rulers, authorities, and powers in the spiritual realm. Bonnie Nicholas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/fighting-darkness-sex-industry-and-church Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:55:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/hope-sold Safe Church Ministry is thrilled to know about, and to let you know about, Hope for the Sold, an organization that works to end sexual exploitation, in part by offering Bonnie Nicholas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/hope-sold Fri, 05 May 2017 15:09:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/judge-forced-resign-after-outrage-over-comments-sexual-assault The Canadian judicial system has shown support for those who have experienced Rape and Sexual Assault by recommending the removal of Judge Robin Camp, also known as the "knees together judge" for his comme Bonnie Nicholas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/judge-forced-resign-after-outrage-over-comments-sexual-assault Tue, 14 Mar 2017 14:57:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/sexual-abuse/churchs-role-ending-child-sexual-abuse Description Bonnie Nicholas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/sexual-abuse/churchs-role-ending-child-sexual-abuse Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:54:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/domestic-abuse/domestic-violence-and-role-church Description Bonnie Nicholas https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/safe-church/domestic-abuse/domestic-violence-and-role-church Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:44:50 +0000