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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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… 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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… 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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… are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of children. Church educators will be able to use this book to lead an … our faith communities in ending child abuse and neglect. Church denominations will want to use this book as they raise … child abuse and neglect. Circle of Grace - a Christian safe environment curriculum that helps to form and educate …
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… As church communities, we can be a support to individuals with … unique safety issues faced by friends or members of our church family who live with disabilities. The video discusses … about their own care and well-being Create a safe and confidential space for the person Listen and believe …
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… it’s so prevalent among us, abuse needs to be a concern of churches and church leaders. We need to be active in preventing abuse. As … of other topics. Author Beth Swagman, forner director of Safe Church Ministry for the Christian Reformed Church, …
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… Jackson. “Since only .001 percent of all deaths occur in church, we can easily be lulled into thinking that such … yet the sad truth is, such things can and do happen to us. Churches are particularly vulnerable.” Taking steps to …
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… calendars crowded with hospital visits and meetings and church events, many pastors find themselves standing in a … there are a lot of demands on you, and you need places to safely say things. There are things you can’t share with your …
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… they still play a central—and highly—visible role in the church. That role, even today, comes fraught with … pastor’s spouse and family as well. The Christian Reformed Church’s Sustaining Pastoral Excellence (SPE) project … for her and the other spouses involved. “Our group is safe place where concerns, struggles, and joys can be shared …
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… When the Christian Reformed Church North America (CRCNA) was awarded a Lilly Endowment … for an initiative with the potential to transform local churches and their pastors through “Sustaining Pastoral … can help the pastor and his or her spouse keep the home “a safe haven” says Moon Bae Kim. The home should be a place for …