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… Report includes a recommendation to “encourage the churches to make use of the curriculum prepared by Pastor Church Resources (PCR), in conjunction with members of the … I am willing to bet that you have not had very many safe and open conversations with members about the topic. …
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… I mean, I sort of "get" meetings - I've been attending the church ones since I was 14. Generally I can tell when things … too comfortable in our meetings. They can be insular and safe. A nice little place to curl up for 3 years and claim … All I Learned From Church Is How To Do Administration …
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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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… Youth Ministry; Coffee Break; music groups; and members of church committees. Where required, volunteers undergo background checks in order to comply with our Safe Church policy. …
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… expensive cures—in the future? When Christian Reformed Church (CRC) pastors gathered recently in Grand Rapids, … to personal and family breakdown. “Our group provided a safe environment where participants can truly share. The … deny the correlation between healthy pastors and healthy churches. “Because of the group, we don’t feel alone in …
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… Churches are systems made up of diverse and interdependent … on the functioning of the other to thrive. So it is with church systems. Understanding the church as system is not … to nurture openness and trust so that everyone can feel safe to contribute. “A healthy sense of trust in a church …
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… On a regular basis, Pastor Church Resources hears from members of congregations who are … gravity and probability of the allegations. Claimants, safe church team members, and councils may contact Safe …
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… Ouch! The story usually goes on to tell of a Pentecostal church in Idaho that sang for 90 minutes during a three-hour … on the just and unjust . After just mentioning reckless churches that became superspreaders, I also observe that many … 6 Observations About COVID and The Church …
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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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… here? I’m going to base my thoughts loosely on DeMoor’s Church Order Commentary – loosely I repeat. Classis is … to the Word, a prayerful atmosphere, a culture of safe and honest dialog, clear and well-executed decisions, to … that God is here for us; we are being renewed and we are safe. So, who besides you is praying regularly for fresh wind …
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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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… and fully furnished in America. I wrestled with how the church should respond to Trump’s travel ban that morning. In … as the New Testament commands. But that doesn’t mean our churches should stand by silently as human lives are thrown … and advocate for the acceptance of as many refugees as is safe and feasible. Then, once they are here, we welcome them …