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… talk about such things”. So, there was no counseling, no church community involvement, no pastoral care. Instead, … but can also have “long-lasting impact”. What are our churches doing to walk with, not only our children who have … Abuse, found at http://www.crcna.org/SafeChurch/what-safe-church-ministry under General Resources. …
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… The Abuse Awareness topic for Safe Church last year was The Sex Industry and the Church …
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… can we teach our children differently? How can we, as a church, fight against a culture of rape? Safe Church Ministry has resources that can help. …
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… 2). This series is a partnership between the CRC's Safe Church Ministry and the Office of Social Justice. Series … From Cover-up Families to Cities of Self Interest "The Church has been wrestling in a variety of ways to name and …
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… Abuse and the churches’ basically consistent failure up to this day to care … credibility. Sometimes when I’m feeling despair about the church, I’ll read the comments section of the latest abuse … tradition are present which would make the church a safe place for the vulnerable? What can Christians offer, and …
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… Use Circle of Grace in your institutions : For many years Safe Church Ministry has promoted Circle of Grace as a safe … own circle of grace and that God is with them. We hope churches continue to systematically use Circle of Grace to …
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… gain at another’s expense. And it happens, even in our churches. Power comes from various sources: Personal Power: … Spanish and English. Others who are interested may contact Safe Church Ministry about ordering this flyer. This beautiful …
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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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… 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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… 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 …