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… is the fourth week of every September as listed in the Church Year Resources website . Below are some resources to … design a worship service around our theme for this year, Safe Church Ministry: Not Just a Policy, a Way of Being the …
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… the history of Christianity, I have observed two models of church planting that, for the sake of this conversation, I … unchurched group within a geographic area that is already churched. As a result of this work, individuals come to faith … into existence by the work of an evangelist. One may safely conclude that Frontier congregations most certainly …
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… close, let's take a moment to think deeply about how local churches and the global Church together can work to make everyone, including those … as by having a therapy financial support fund. Cultivate safe relationships. Encourage small groups, prayer partners, …
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… In Canada, it happens in May. This is a good time for your church to update your abuse prevention policy and/or plan to … has resources , including those specifically designed for churches to participate in Child Abuse Prevention Month. Dove’s Nest is also a partner with CRC Safe Church Ministry in offering Circle of Grace, a program …
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… all this heartache could have been avoided. We, as church communities, need to be proactive in preventing abuse, … respect for self and others, provide the language and safe space to talk about difficult situations, safe and … abuse is unthinkable. This is where we can see how having safe churches contributes to discipleship, because there is …
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… It seems safe to boldly state that there is not a local church in the Christian Reformed denomination or a church … a worshipper who has experienced trauma. The mission of Safe Church Ministry is to Equip Congregations in Abuse …
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… to have Linda Crockett from Samaritan SafeChurch at our Safe Church Ministry Conference in November. She inspired us … with Linda Crockett. You can view a webinar about the church’s role in ending child sexual abuse , which was …
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… due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the true church is not a building. The body of Christ never closed. On … to get caught up in the practical aspects of reopening safely, such as sanitation, group singing , and masks. And … be together? If we gather too soon or in ways that are not safe enough, are we putting lives at too much risk? How can …
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… a problem women need to learn how to keep themselves safe? Gerry Heyboer writes the following response. The … is a woman's behavior needs to change in order to rid the church or society of sexual abuse . This is not simply a … is a human sin affecting women and men in all Protestant Churches including the CRC. Now, the first question. What …
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… Safe Church has been blessed this past year with a new position for Safe Church, based in the Canadian CRC offices in Burlington. …
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… There is a widespread misconception that the sole task of Safe Church Ministry is to help victims and deal properly with … not maliciousness. Safe Church Ministry can empower churches to create an environment that minimizes the risk of …
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… in this Christmas season, my thoughts often wander to safe church themes. In Safe Church Ministry, we fight against the terrible darkness …