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… their secular messages, it may be helpful to hear ways the church could respond. These leaders examined power through … nice, nor does it come about overnight. We start with safe spaces where we can talk about the construction of … power differentials, and the changing social values. Safe Church Ministry aims to create these spaces. Though we …
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… the CRC as Pastor-Congregation Consultant with Pastor Church Resources, which supports churches in times of transition and discernment. Bonnie Nicholas serves the CRC as Director of Safe Church Ministry, which equips congregations in abuse …
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… "The church was meant to be on its feet, in the world, making all things new. The church was meant to be sent. Kim Hammond and Darren Cronshaw … People 3. Submerged Ministry 4. Shalom Spirituality 5. Safe Places 6. Shared Life 7. Standing in the Gap …
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… team function? I love working with the women at the church I call home. We’ve been together for over twenty years … on them. Rethink Participation Like most New England churches, we skew older and whiter. Even so, it’s encouraging … the sound of their own voices, sharing their own story in safe spaces, and speaking up with opinions and insights, even …
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… In April, Bill Hybels resigned from Willow Creek and the church promised investigation into the new allegations … it continues to unfold, there are some lessons that we in Safe Church Ministry should consider. First, ministers carry … available including “ Responding to Abuse: A Toolkit for Churches ” as well as classis coordinators and staff who you …
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… Background: Since 2016, the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has relied on the Birkman, an … is for a pastor to have! 2. Acknowledge your grief. In safe settings, permit yourself to lament the pettiness and … Why Your Pastor Hates Pandemics (Are You Really Leaving the Church Over Masks?) …
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… new ways for fruitful ministry. In what ways does your church value shared leadership? Set an example for children … and experience men and women leading together. Create a safe ministry environment. Allow individuals the freedom to express their preferences in meeting with church leaders. Find out who people are most comfortable …
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… CRC ministries, Race Relations, Disability Concerns, and Safe Church Ministry, are excited to try something new that will …
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… never met: a regional pastor in Classis Yellowstone, a Safe Church representative in Classis Rocky Mountain, a Resonate … the Lord when you are able to share his blessings with churches. I will love you as my neighbor by serving as your …
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… on spiritual health. Assessing the spiritual health of church leaders (in pairs may be best): The goal is not to … First, go to the Word and read the qualifications of church leaders: 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:22-26, Titus … Christians with firm faith? as sincere believers who are “safe” people you can be honest with? (This is affected by …