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… other abuse prevention programs in schools. As many of our churches are looking for curriculum for the summer or for the … about recognizing the signs of abuse, and creating a safe place to talk about it. As the opening quote indicates, … purchase at a subsidized rate through the office of CRC Safe Church Ministry. …
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… of this discussion from what I observe in working with churches within the CRC and beyond. I believe one of the … teammates, parents, and loved ones [and I would add church members] is the capacity to skillfully address … us second.” Second, make sure that the environment is safe for an open exchange of ideas. If people don’t feel safe …
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… because of his role as a pastor and the authority that the church had invested in him that she trusted him to comfort, … of cases of abuse by clergy and office bearers, but the Safe Church Ministry office continues to receive calls every … provide natural avenues for early intervention. Update the church’s safe church policy to include: guidelines for …
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… politicians, or maybe the family sitting next to you at church. When is it an affair? When can it be defined as … with a church leader, it’s not an affair. It is abuse. Safe Church Ministry equips congregations in abuse awareness, …
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… who are created in the image of God. When it happens at church it can shape a person’s ideas of God, exclude someone … deeper thinking Acknowledging feelings – provide a safe space for expression and working through feelings … no place for bullying here! For more information visit the Safe Church Website . Bullying Hurts! Faith Alive Link …
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… care, or instruction of children and youth. The church can use this form to provide a safe and secure environment for those children and youth who …
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… To the Elder Board of First Church, We are writing this letter in partnership with Dick … time, Jane was thankful for Council’s efforts to create a safe church, but since then there has clearly been some …
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… Would you like to learn more about what you and your church can do to inform your teens of the risks? Check out … Is Your Teen Safe? …
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… group, trying to maintain some community in this time of safe distancing, wondering how to respond to the question, … my position changed to a U.S. position (though I serve churches in Canada as always), a proposed change in the … retire in November, there will no longer be a director of Safe Church Ministry; oh yes, I’m retiring, and with a desire …
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… at Christianity Today highlighted how unprepared most churches are to respond appropriately to abuse. CT’s … with little concern for the damage done to the victim and church community. And yet Leadership Journal initially saw no … best of others and will strengthen our beliefs that we are safe from harm by assuring us that the victim was not really …
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… called, A Cry for Justice: Awakening the Evangelical Church to Domestic Violence and Abuse in its Midst. Overall, … was to defend the CRCNA. We have great resources on our Safe Church Ministry website , and we have Safe Church teams …
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… repeated in the next generation. The body of Christ, the Church, has parts that are not functioning as they were … answers Point to resources and be willing to learn Most churches don’t have all the needed resources – know where to … support over time For more information visit the Safe Church website www.crcna.org/safechurch Domestic Abuse …