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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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… 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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… 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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… 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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… 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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… were published in 2017 on The Network. Seven Ways Your Church Can Show Love to Survivors of Human Trafficking in Safe Church by Christine Cesa How Small Groups Exclude People … by Karen DeBoer 6 Suggestions to Reinvigorate Smaller Churches in Church Renewal by The Church Renewal Lab Healthy …
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… and the “outer” life of our neighbors, and that means our churches can engage holistically in health, justice, and … and local ministry travel together. Invitation: Could your church host a “creation-care Sunday” or neighborhood … say: “we will house people, we will build stability.” Safe homes promote health; unstable housing often precedes …
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… This is the final installment of a series of articles by Safe Church Ministry titled: When Spiritual Leaders Do Harm. The …
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… to God. Each one of Rev. Delk’s principles applies to my Safe Church calling, and perhaps to your calling as well. I’ve come to this place, as director of Safe Church Ministry, by following my heart, my passion, and … journey. My prayer is for the Lord to continue the work of Safe Church long after I’m gone, and I ask for wisdom in my …