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… can download a pdf copy here. This bulletin insert for Safe Church Ministry includes a description of elder abuse, … elder abuse as well as information on how to help stop it. Safe Havens Safe Havens is an interfaith organization that …
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… Summer is here, and many churches are planning an annual Vacation Bible School (VBS). … Precautions , is a helpful starting point for planning a safe and fun VBS experience for everyone involved. The … materials safe, non-toxic and properly supervised? Are church grounds and playground equipment free from hazards? …
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… number of children in North America, school is a safe haven. School means they get to have food at breakfast … heartbreaking. Jay Stringer, a voice we highly respect in Safe Church, talks about the challenge of living through a …
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… of power is a significant issue in our culture. That’s why Safe Church works to educate our CRCNA community to … repair relationships between people and communities. At Safe Church, we really appreciate restorative practices as a …
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… This is a sample policy from a church that provides guidelines for safe travel during ministry use. …
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… their secular messages, it may be helpful to hear ways the church could respond. These leaders examined power through … nice, nor does it come about overnight. We start with safe spaces where we can talk about the construction of … power differentials, and the changing social values. Safe Church Ministry aims to create these spaces. Though we …
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… for those who remain cautious. It allows them to feel safe but also to embody worship by being physically present … serve as a good starting point for conversation in your church about how we can continue to minister to those whose … our own finish lines but instead continue to make a safe path and a loving cheering section for those still on …
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… other abuse prevention programs in schools. As many of our churches are looking for curriculum for the summer or for the … about recognizing the signs of abuse, and creating a safe place to talk about it. As the opening quote indicates, … purchase at a subsidized rate through the office of CRC Safe Church Ministry. …
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… sale, plus more. What does this have to do with your church and technology? Well, for one, it can be a useful tool … since you’ll be meeting people at the church and using the church’s phone number and so on. But if you use craigslist … information unless you are reasonably certain it is safe. When possible, meet the persons with whom you’re …
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… Youth Ministry; Coffee Break; music groups; and members of church committees. Where required, volunteers undergo background checks in order to comply with our Safe Church policy. …
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… politicians, or maybe the family sitting next to you at church. When is it an affair? When can it be defined as … with a church leader, it’s not an affair. It is abuse. Safe Church Ministry equips congregations in abuse awareness, …
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… who are created in the image of God. When it happens at church it can shape a person’s ideas of God, exclude someone … deeper thinking Acknowledging feelings – provide a safe space for expression and working through feelings … no place for bullying here! For more information visit the Safe Church Website . Bullying Hurts! Faith Alive Link …