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… I think it's safe to say that most of us have been part of a conversation about "the youth" in our church. Lately this conversation has had less to do with "how … tend to bemoan the fact that there are "no" youth in the church anymore - and either blame it on the church (we just …
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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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… in Junior’s neighborhood. Older siblings or mentors from church or school can post messages and stay connected with … videos. Sites like Togetherville.com aim to provide a safe (parent/caregiver monitored) place for kids to play …
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… people. And that distance makes us nondisabled people feel safe, as if a disability is contagious. What gets me is that these models for disability are as rampant within the church as they are within society at large. It seems that we …
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… housing for people with intellectual disabilities. A few churches and CRC classes rose to the challenge and now … many adults with intellectual disabilities still need safe, comfortable, and appropriate housing and supports … disabilities is another facet of being prolife. If we as a church are serious about being prolife, some of us will hear …
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… difficult time. We recognize the need for families to have safe, fun, and entertaining resources. Please check out our … kids at home or want to provide free resources to your church community, we think that you’ll find something useful …
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… It is important to identify risks that are part of church activity—property, people, vehicles, and emergencies … the primary areas. Once these areas are identified, your church needs to decide if you have good internal controls in … insurance in force with adequate limits? Is there a safe church policy? Vehicle: Are policies and procedures for …
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… but to a lesser degree). One leaves friends and family and church community, and finding new community is hard. … Potentially negative experiences with trying to find a new church can lead to cynicism and dissatisfaction with church … way. In the midst of this, campus ministries ought to be safe places to talk about faith, especially those struggling …
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… Nancy grew up in the Christian Reformed Church. She married a man from her church and thought she was … meets the pastor for coffee several times a week. Safe Church team members need to keep staying the course, keep helping churches become more proactive, keep encouraging pastors to …
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… respond to what we see, and specifically, how should the church respond? I think there are three postures the church … the list goes on. In order to confess well, we must create safe space for vulnerability and honesty. Confession is not … Racial Reconciliation: A Letter to my Church (Part 2) …
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… never met: a regional pastor in Classis Yellowstone, a Safe Church representative in Classis Rocky Mountain, a Resonate … the Lord when you are able to share his blessings with churches. I will love you as my neighbor by serving as your …
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… This bulletin insert for Safe Church Ministry includes a description of elder abuse, the … injuries, and worsening medical problems. Why involve the church? Congregations that minister to elderly persons may …