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… those with a criminal sexual history from attending our church. To ignore, or not even consider the issue may be the … stop when they get out of prison. Don’t we want our churches to cooperate with this work of God? If so, then how … to enter into this growing ministry? This week on Dec. 4 Safe Church is hosting a webinar – it won’t answer all the …
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… spending and more about control. As mentioned in previous Safe Church Network Blogs, domestic abuse is not always just … from an abusive relationship. So, what do we have in our churches to combat this same issue? Are monies and resources …
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… helps form our thoughts. Therefore, as a point of grace in Safe Church Ministry, we try not to refer to a person as, “an … the guidance and wisdom of Bonnie Nicholas, director of Safe Church Ministry. Bonnie frequently reminds us that, “A … What language and labels are we using in our churches? By our words, do we extend grace and mercy to all …
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… and others . Invite your local children's agency to your church to give a presentation about child abuse and neglect. … rights . Children need to that they have a right to be safe and to have their physical and emotional needs met. If … discipline is meant to teach your child how to behave, be safe and get along with others. Hitting may have an immediate …
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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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… In many churches today, boys and girls participate in general, … Corps (for boys) and GEMS Girls’ Clubs (for girls) provide safe, Christ-centered spaces where mentoring, discipleship, … built-in flexibility, Cadets and GEMS can fit into most church calendars through alternate schedules or alongside …
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… What does it take for a person to feel included in your church’s community life? Consider the three “B-words” when … means that we allow all people to feel accepted and safe, or to belong, in our small groups and churches so that …
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… on the ways in which community gardens have connected churches in Western Canada to their communities and opened up … as a way to connect to their community. Gateway Community Church in Abbotsford, B.C. was one of these churches. … When church doors shut, community gardens opened new opportunities …
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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 …
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… This resource was first published here on Church Juice 's website . Church Juice is a program from Back … altering travel plans. In some areas of North America, churches are also canceling Sunday gatherings or postponing … Communicating Clearly: How to Handle Coronavirus at Your Church …
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… my experiences of God became encompassed and nurtured by safe boundaries of theological wisdom. Through relationships … years that I have been serving in a Christian Reformed Church in Northern California (Granite Springs Church, … in a variety of positions within the CRCNA, most recently Safe Church Ministry and Finance Services. So I may not be a …
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… The Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2011, at … the appointment of Ms. Bonnie Nicholas as director of Safe Church Ministry ( see news story ). Ms. Nicholas had …