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… each time a new post is published on a certain topic (i.e. Church Positions )? Or be notified when a specific author or … to an author or ministry, just visit their profile (i.e. Safe Church Ministry ) and click the 'Subscribe to This User' …
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… spending and more about control. As mentioned in previous Safe Church Network Blogs, domestic abuse is not always just … from an abusive relationship. So, what do we have in our churches to combat this same issue? Are monies and resources …
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… helps form our thoughts. Therefore, as a point of grace in Safe Church Ministry, we try not to refer to a person as, “an … the guidance and wisdom of Bonnie Nicholas, director of Safe Church Ministry. Bonnie frequently reminds us that, “A … What language and labels are we using in our churches? By our words, do we extend grace and mercy to all …
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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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… those with a criminal sexual history from attending our church. To ignore, or not even consider the issue may be the … stop when they get out of prison. Don’t we want our churches to cooperate with this work of God? If so, then how … to enter into this growing ministry? This week on Dec. 4 Safe Church is hosting a webinar – it won’t answer all the …
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… is a new newsletter produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America. This newsletter was formerly called … issue of 2018 focused on Mercy & Justice and was sent to churches and Classis Stated Clerks in mid-April. Look inside … Office of Race Relations, the Office of Social Justice, Safe Church Ministry, the Centre for Public Dialogue, and the …
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… Call is a newsletter produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America. This newsletter was formerly called … Mercy and Justice, which reports in April. It was sent to churches and Classis Stated Clerks in late April 2020. Look … the Office of Social Justice, Race Relations, and Safe Church Ministry, as well as links to learn more through …
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… Register at this Google Form! If you missed our June 9th Safe Church Webinar: On Being Restorative Congregations In …
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… the CRC as Pastor-Congregation Consultant with Pastor Church Resources, which supports churches in times of transition and discernment. Bonnie Nicholas serves the CRC as Director of Safe Church Ministry, which equips congregations in abuse …
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… and others . Invite your local children's agency to your church to give a presentation about child abuse and neglect. … rights . Children need to that they have a right to be safe and to have their physical and emotional needs met. If … discipline is meant to teach your child how to behave, be safe and get along with others. Hitting may have an immediate …
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… here? I’m going to base my thoughts loosely on DeMoor’s Church Order Commentary – loosely I repeat. Classis is … to the Word, a prayerful atmosphere, a culture of safe and honest dialog, clear and well-executed decisions, to … that God is here for us; we are being renewed and we are safe. So, who besides you is praying regularly for fresh wind …