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… So what can we do -- as families, churches and the Christian community -- to prevent … It's one place we can start. "Parents and kids can explore safe ways to use technology," explains this website. Tips … information and photos. Remind them to keep passwords safe and not share them. Sharing passwords allows others to …
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… In April, Bill Hybels resigned from Willow Creek and the church promised investigation into the new allegations … it continues to unfold, there are some lessons that we in Safe Church Ministry should consider. First, ministers carry … available including “ Responding to Abuse: A Toolkit for Churches ” as well as classis coordinators and staff who you …
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… still in my late teens or early twenties, one son of my church’s pastor at the time asked me why I didn’t “just” get … as friends—usually as both. Whenever I think I might feel safe enough to want to get involved in a romantic …
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… and lead us to worship. But, in my experience very few CRC churches include testimonies as a part of worship on a … in praise and thanksgiving. For those of you in churches where testimonies are shared regularly how are they done? How did you create a safe place for faith stories to be shared? On what occasions …
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… that....it's there. I've been occupying the office of Safe Church Ministry for 15 years. I've gone from knowing a … or friends. We've been through some significant church "storms" together, sat across from each other at …
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… but the same newsletter highlights a disturbing trend: churches that have implemented policies but then have become … and youth programs and ministries. The need for caution by church and charity leaders in sponsoring or co-sponsoring …
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… someone dies by suicide every 40 seconds. Are we creating safe spaces to talk about suicide? Are we creating safe … and discarded. My question for you is how do we, as the church, have conversations about this? No longer can we sit … effects of sexual abuse need to be a part of the dialogue. Safe Church provides the following resources to support this: …
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… are at increased risk of abuse and sexual assaults. While churches develop safe church plans and policies, it is important to be aware … It is, therefore, important for program volunteers in our churches to know how to recognize the signs of abuse. …
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… especially through the tough spots. We must create a safe place for dialogue. A place where we grow and become … Let's create a forum on reconciliation in the church that will glorify God, build up the faith and provide …
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… I saw the film, I remember responding to someone in our church saying that I was unsure of the movie mostly because … starting a house church movement. I began working for Safe Church Ministry. I have listened to many people's …
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… stories about sexual abuse and abuse of power within a church setting. The play effectively and artfully touched on … and prayer is that this play will help us all to make our churches safe places for everyone. Bart Velthuizen Grace CRC …
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… been quite a bit of talk about learning cohorts lately. Churches are being invited to join peer learning groups that … Formation Culture to a longer commitment like the Ridder Church Renewal initiative. Invitation into these learning … It creates a secure platform from which congregations can safely experiment with new ideas and initiatives. For many …