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… After about one and a half years of being Network Guide for Safe Church, I am signing off. I’ve enjoyed learning about … issues of abuse, both past and present. I know there are churches who want to do a better job creating safe spaces and … Sign On to Safe Church …
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… laws Duty of care and liabilities Step #4: Create a local Safe Ministries Team (SMT). The Local SMT has a dual mandate of assisting the church in its reporting duties and of placing the matter of … Evaluate progress through reviews and benchmarking Be a safe church. Develop clear messaging Nurture an environment …
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… Classical Safe Church teams fulfill these three important mandates: … Provide opportunities for awareness and education, so that churches can recognize abuse, develop strategies to prevent … What is a Classical Safe Church Team? …
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… and pooling our resources during the month of April, churches and communities can highlight sexual violence as a … sheets, and Power Points that might work for you at your church. Spring is a wonderful time to promote the Circle of … helps children and youth take an active role in building a safe environment for themselves and others," says Bonnie …
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… of returning citizens (ex-offenders) into the life of the church. Start planning now, and don’t forget – we are looking … Grace Now is the time to think and prepare for next year. Safe Church Ministry still has a few free copies of Circle of … in your church. Fall Classis Please plan ahead to have a Safe Church presence at all classis meetings! Now is the time …
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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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… When there is an allegation of misconduct against a church leader, what would your congregation do? Did you know there is a process to support churches like yours in responding to allegations of church leader misconduct? At the recent Safe Church Ministry annual conference in Grand Rapids, …
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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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… not sure if this is your experience, but I grew up in the church, surrounded by Christians, but I didn't hear about the … resource goes on to say, "Everyone has the right to feel safe, to be treated with fairness, to be valued and feel … In School, In Church, In Family: Expect Respect …
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… is a non-profit organization dedicated to equipping churches from more than 75 denominations in 28 countries … the tips included in the document are valuable for general church reference and practice. The Friendship Ministries Abuse Prevention Guidelines include tips for safe group meetings, physical and verbal contact, corrective …
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… gathering in early September so that your whole church gets the information they need! This video will take … of people’s time but has the potential to advance your safe church work immensely. It will help increase awareness and understanding of the potential risks churches experience when they DO NOT pay attention to abuse …
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… of resources that are helpful for teaching. Visit the Safe Church Ministry website to learn more about: Circle of Grace …