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… In April, Bill Hybels resigned from Willow Creek and the church promised investigation into the new allegations … it continues to unfold, there are some lessons that we in Safe Church Ministry should consider. First, ministers carry … available including “ Responding to Abuse: A Toolkit for Churches ” as well as classis coordinators and staff who you …
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… or a thumbs up. What implications is this having on our churches? How are we seeing this manifest within our … and to offer ideas for growth. As we work together in the Safe Church Ministry, we are vigilant around abuse prevention and …
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… still in my late teens or early twenties, one son of my church’s pastor at the time asked me why I didn’t “just” get … as friends—usually as both. Whenever I think I might feel safe enough to want to get involved in a romantic …
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… and lead us to worship. But, in my experience very few CRC churches include testimonies as a part of worship on a … in praise and thanksgiving. For those of you in churches where testimonies are shared regularly how are they done? How did you create a safe place for faith stories to be shared? On what occasions …
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… that....it's there. I've been occupying the office of Safe Church Ministry for 15 years. I've gone from knowing a … or friends. We've been through some significant church "storms" together, sat across from each other at …
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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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… someone dies by suicide every 40 seconds. Are we creating safe spaces to talk about suicide? Are we creating safe … and discarded. My question for you is how do we, as the church, have conversations about this? No longer can we sit … effects of sexual abuse need to be a part of the dialogue. Safe Church provides the following resources to support this: …
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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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… a critical point. We need to ask ourselves, how can the church support the need for more access to care? Does this … remain for government bodies to solve, or can we, the church, be a part of the solution? One of the single most … the need for access to mental health care is creating a safe place where people feel comfortable talking about mental …
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… especially through the tough spots. We must create a safe place for dialogue. A place where we grow and become … Let's create a forum on reconciliation in the church that will glorify God, build up the faith and provide …
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… though, is still entrusted with passing on the faith. The church partners with the family in this process—in some ways … you, a teacher or leader in children’s ministry at your church, to help parents nurture the seeds of faith: … questions or problems. Make it a priority to create a safe community in your classroom. Faith grows best when it is …
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… the importance of this foundation for the challenge to the church that follows. This newly achieved relationship between … To direct the lost and the lonely in this world to the safe haven in Christ. To that end Jesus said: “I am sending … The Mission of the Church …