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… the road as he slowly made his way across? The man made it safely to the other side, but Margaret decided that people … by disabilities. Many people with disabilities have tried church and found that they were not welcome. Many parents of children with autism were asked not to return to churches they visited. Could that have been your church? The …
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… justice. These concepts work in opposites. How do we, the church, walk in the tension of the in-between space where we … about these concepts that are so integral to the work of Safe Church Ministry. She pointed out that most of the news … people and does not ignore evil and its harmful aftermath. Churches reflect God’s love and justice when we send the same …
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… crisis we need more staff than usual to ensure everyone is safe, yet we find ourselves planning to be down 30 percent, … “Yippee! I get to ride my bike early this year!” The Church of Ben’s Hope, usually attended by 150 people, has not …
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… with the opposite sex. In ministry, for example, church leaders who abuse may pretend to be “progressive” by … meeting alone with a member of the opposite sex in the church—as a cover for initiating the grooming process and … to take place while maintaining clear transparency. Safe Church provides an invaluable set of guidelines to think …
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… The structure can seem rigid but it makes the conversation safe for the participants, and the safety allows people to … few examples of the ways we have used this process in our church: An Annoying Conflict Made Fruitful My first conflict … feelings had been hurt at a recent evening event at the church. She told me she and her family were ready to leave …
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… It will leave you with hope that we can help make the poor safe enough to thrive. This is an excellent book for group … Faith-Rooted Organizing: Mobilizing the Church in Service to the World . Alexia Salvatierra. Answers …
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… One of the most persistent hindrances to creating a safe and healthy environment is a culture accustomed to … and enabled by our culture, both outside and within the church. We are not comfortable confronting the truth that the … to deny they hurt, to shrug if off and move on. Often the church teaches this kind of denial by insisting on a …
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… what domestic abuse is, its hidden impacts, and how the church can begin to respond. This product is available free … must find the time to preach on domestic violence in our churches. Those who continue to live in situations of abuse … counseling program. Let them know there are shelters, safe homes, and advocacy resources available. Don't minimize …
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… how they can and cannot participate in the life of their church community. The church is one body. People with … people to participate. Sending worship materials in the church’s weekly email and posting the bulletin, song words … leaders the resources they need to keep their classroom a safe, exciting place for all students ( …
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… This story is part of Safe Church Ministry's SOS series . In this post, an …
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… we would park cars next to each other and chat from the safe distance of our cars. Truly, in light of all the … being in community is a vital part of life. Through my church community, I have had the opportunity to meet a dear …
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… the U.S. southern border, searching for a place that is safe, where there is the possibility of a hopeful future. … from their suffering, and if you will, use us -- your church -- to help to do it. Help us to know how to be …