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… and geography no longer predicts the reach. Recently, Safe Church invited Ruth Everhar t to be the guest speaker for our … series, author of The #Metoo Reckoning: Facing the Church’s Complicity with Sexual Abuse and Misconduct . Ruth … Does My Church Need a Sexual Harassment Policy? …
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… " Sex Offenders in the Pew " in Christianity Today about churches dealing with sex offenders attending church. And if you face this situation, be sure to contact Beth Swagman at the Safe Church Ministry; she has great resources! …
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… Did you know that the Christian Reformed Church has been active in campus ministry since the 1930s? … campus, but providing leaders for the wider community and Church. Campus Ministry isn't a safe place to protect one's faith, but a safe place to grow, …
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… and children are left behind, frightened. One Reformed church in Highland Park is serving as a safe sanctuary for some who fear persecution. Like ancient … for making cards to send to the men who are staying at the church, to their families, and to those who are helping to …
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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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… Late last year I was asked how a local church could support the work of Thrive, how Thrive serves CRC churches and a few more questions. Your church council might … congregation, a member of the CRCNA’s Dignity Team, or a Safe Church Coordinator. There is a Thrive regional connector …
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… Most churches want to show up well online, but social media isn’t … skill make it easy to fall into patterns that hold your church back without even realizing it. If your church is … congregation and builds trust. In Shine Online we cover safe storytelling and privacy best practices in the course so …
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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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… with, “What do casseroles, Jell-O salad, naan bread, and Safe Church training have in common?” And just like that, people … what we’re building together.” With more than 200 Canadian churches contributing over $5.5 million annually, this isn’t …
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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 …