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Safe Church Assessment Introduction and Instructions
Use this tool to help assess how safe your congregation is from all kinds of abuse, and how you might nurture a culture that resists abuse.
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March 16, 2022
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Safe Church Ministry at Inspire 2022: Workshop Descriptions
Join us at Inspire 2022! Safe Church is hosting workshops throughout Inspire 2022 - join us!
March 3, 2022
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Safe Church Ministry (What We Do)
Learn more about the work of Safe Church Ministry, including information on resources, staff, and services (i.e. coaching, consulting, and grants).
February 1, 2022
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Worship Resources for Abuse Awareness Sunday 2022
Find resources to observe and worship on Abuse Awareness Sunday 2022!
January 10, 2022
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Safe Church Ministry: Looking Back at 2021!
A quick video highlighting 2021 with Safe Church Ministry!
January 10, 2022
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Safe Church Mini-Grants 2022
Do you have ideas for how you could forward the Safe Church Ministry in your classis? Apply for a mini-grant today!
November 23, 2021
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Resources for Hosting a Book Study on A Church Called TOV
In this post, you'll find study guides with discussion questions, quotes, and themes for hosting a 5-session book study on A Church Called TOV.
November 16, 2021
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December Safe Church Webinar: Ways of Creating a Culture of Goodness
On Wednesday December 8th at 12p Eastern, this webinar will feature conversation with a panel of CRCNA Justice Ministries Staff talking about ways of forming cultures of goodness.
May 21, 2021
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Start Here! Resources and Connecting Points for Safe Church Teams
Here is a list of basic of resources and ways you can stay connected to Safe Church Ministry for up-to-date information.
April 1, 2021
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Abuse of Power Webinar (April 8 at 7:30 PM Eastern, 4:30 PM Pacific)
This free 90-minute webinar will help faith communities identify the signs of abuse of power and offer a roadmap for church renewal.
March 31, 2021
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Biblical Perspectives on Human Dignity (May 2021 Safe Church Webinar)
This webinar will explore biblical perspectives on human dignity and reflect on what it means to live out this truth in our church life together.
March 31, 2021
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2021 Safe Church Webinar Series: On Being a Safe Church
We heard from a variety of people that helped inspire us to create healthy and safe cultures in our congregations and communities.
March 26, 2021
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Worship Resources for Abuse Awareness Sunday 2021
Resources for Abuse Awareness Sunday 2021 "Safe Church Ministry: Not Just a Policy, a Way of Being the Church." Includes a sermon starter, prayers and song suggestions along with ideas for moving beyond policy to become a safer church.
March 12, 2021
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Contact Information of Safe Church Coordinators
Find the contact information of Safe Church Coordinators of U.S. and Canadian Classes.
December 18, 2020
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Welcoming Dr. Amanda Benkhuysen as Director of Safe Church Ministry
Safe Church Ministry is excited to welcome Dr. Amanda Benkhuysen as the new director.
November 19, 2020
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Support Safe Church Ministry in 2020: God’s Grace in the Midst of a Pandemic
God has blessed Safe Church Ministry, and Safe Church has blessed individuals, congregations, and classes, even during a pandemic. Join in the blessings, support Safe Church Ministry in 2020.
August 30, 2020
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Abuse Awareness Sunday - Sept. 27, 2020
Abuse Awareness Sunday provides an opportunity for churches to bring abuse, which affects so many of us directly or indirectly, into the light.
August 29, 2020
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2020 Update Regarding Abuse of Power Training for Pastors
A 2020 update on the ongoing development of the abuse of power training for pastors in the Christian Reformed Church.
May 6, 2020
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2020 Safe Church Webinar Series
Safe Church is hosting a monthly webinar in order to better connect, collaborate, and coordinate to end abuse. Here's an overview of all the 2020 webinars!
March 22, 2020
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Safe Church Teams: A Brief History of Safe Church Ministry
Safe Church seems to have received a lot of attention in recent years, in part due to the #MeToo movement. Many people are surprised to find out that it has a much longer history.
February 11, 2020
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Safe Church January 2020 Webinar Recap
On January 29, Safe Church hosted it's first webinar of the year. This article is a highlight reel of the event.
November 13, 2019
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The Abuse of Power Adoptions from Synod 2019 for Classes to Consider:
These are adoptions from Synod 2019 that pertain to specifically to classes. These adoptions were recommended from the Addressing Abuse of Power Report.
September 12, 2019
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Growing Restorative Churches: November 8th & 9th
This two day interactive training will take place in Grand Rapids, MI from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday & Saturday, November 8 and 9. Cost: $120 (includes lunch).
August 6, 2019
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A Bittersweet Goodbye
Safe Church says goodbye to Miriam Spies, who has been a valuable partner in our work. She will be pursuing further education.
July 9, 2019
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Abuse Awareness Sunday Is Coming - September 22, 2019
This is more than a “special offering” Sunday. It’s an opportunity to bring an issue out into the light that too often remains hidden.