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… of social media platforms to compliment and further your church’s youth ministry. Indeed, having a presence on social … what is going on in their lives while also keeping them safe. See this recent Network blog for resources on setting … experiences of social media is important in creating a safe church together. God has made all of us to be in …
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… A Christian Reformed Church in Ontario, Canada, was informed of a congregant being … in a pastoral manner, with a need to keep the church a safe place, especially for its children, youth, and … A Fine Balance: Creating a Safe Space for All While Welcoming a Sexual Offender …
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… When I arrived in Arizona to “plant” a church, my assignment for the first five months was to visit area churches each Sunday. I found myself comparing each church … at the church. Some concerns they may have are how safe is the church for their children, how well are they …
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… Circle of Grace is a Christian safe environment curriculum that helps to form and educate … to take action if any boundary is threatened or violated. Churches can supplement their current Sunday school or school … including a training CD, and can be customized to your church or school. To learn about how to order Circle of Grace …
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… “But I don’t feel safe.” That is what she said to me. She had just left her … and relational adversities later in life. We want our churches and ministry places to be physically, emotionally, … vast amount of people that have experienced trauma. The church can do this too. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental …
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… during a Sunday service, fire had severely damaged the church you grew up in and many people were injured. Imagine … and that fire drills be conducted semi-annually. The church’s fire insurance coverage had lapsed. The church had … your church did not have (or did not comply with) a proper Safe Church Policy? And that lack of policy compliance meant …
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… Thrive’s Safe Church Consultant, Julia Rathbun, is hosting monthly conversations on abuse prevention and response in church settings. If you are brand new to learning about Safe Church or have been involved for years, you are … Register Now: Monthly Conversations for Safer Churches …
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… On Sunday, November 6, a gunman entered a small, Baptist church in rural Texas and opened fire. Within a few minutes, … to be asking. I reached out to the Christian Reformed Church’s Safe Church Ministry to get their perspective. While Safe … Is Your Church Prepared to Respond to Gun Violence? …
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… higher rates of reported sexual crimes indicate a more safe and just community. A community where women believe … deny the mounting evidence parallel the tendency for many churches to immediately surround their accused spiritual … As in New York City, low rates of reported abuse in a church could indicate a less safe church rather than safe one …
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… When gun violence occurs in public places, church members may wonder, “What if gun violence were to occur at my place of worship?” Are our churches prepared to deal with this type of crisis? An … Church Safety and Gun Violence …
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… saga of John Ortberg, former senior pastor of Menlo Church in Menlo Park, California, an ECO Presbyterian church … to bring this information to his council and ideally the safe church/abuse prevention team. His son had assured his … Why Accountability Is So Important in Our Churches …
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… rules confusing? Having trouble knowing which images are safe to use? If so, join the club! Churches and individuals generally desire and intend to use … on the internet that can be shared and used by your church. I am no expert (and this list is far from … Copyright Confusion? Basic Tips for Churches …