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… Whenever a church member or leader is accused and arrested for a … the church. Sadly, these situations are not uncommon and Safe Church has been consulted in many instances. Accusations …
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… time we find common language and practices together as the church -- and as a society -- that could bring about holistic … within the CRCNA while I continue my role on staff with Safe Church Ministry. I’m excited about the possibility for … Rugged Relationships and a Restorative Church …
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… of faith and domestic and sexual violence. The office of Safe Church Ministry has some of their products, which may be …
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… proud. I remember Dating a Christian man, Marrying in the church, Difficulty pleasing my husband. I remember Starting a family, Baptizing our sons and Raising them in the church. I remember Their Daddy being angry every day. Scared … life I tried hard to please him So the kids and I would be safe. I remember The boys questioned, Do we have to kiss him …
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… must find the time to preach on domestic violence in our churches. Those who continue to live in situations of abuse … counseling program. Let them know there are shelters, safe homes, and advocacy resources available. Don't minimize … this excellent sermon in January 2020 at Bethany CRC . Safe Church Staff member, Eric Kas preached this sermon in …
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… In this training you will explore: how to intervene safely how to help a situation deescalate non-violent … ways in which you can implement this training in your church and your community. If you are interested in engaging in this training for your church, please reach out to [email protected] …
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… Synod 2016 adopted revisions to Church Order Supplements to article 82-84; the report … especially Synod 2018 and Synod 2019. The full Synod 2016 Safe Church Report (attached) paved the way for further …
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… Safe Church Ministry offers this resource, Responding to Abuse: A Toolkit for Churches . We often hear from congregations requesting … in our community for this kind of training? Ideas from Safe Church Ministry: Read a book – “ When Pastors Prey: …
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… We are excited to host several workshops as Safe Church Ministry! One workshop is called Restorative Circle … Justice) can deepen relationships, create healthier church communities and build capacity to transform conflict …
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… The attached is a resources that many churches have found helpful. Have someone, perhaps a safe church team leader, go over it as part of volunteer training …
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… Maintaining the daily behind-the-scenes functions of a church can often feel like juggling a dozen balls in the air … like Dove’s Nest, whose sole mission is to equip churches to protect their children from abuse, so essential …
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… About the Author: Bonnie Nicholas is Director of Safe Church Ministry for the CRCNA. She's served on Domestic …