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This article provides a history on the introduction of the Code of Conduct, as well as articles for further conversation. A video overview of the code is also included.
Safe Church highlights resources for Youth Ministry, Social Media, and Online Streaming.
The Ontario Office of the Registrar General has extended the three month validity period for Marriage Licences in Ontario.
What happens when our nation begins to recover from COVID-19? Rather than returning to their former “normal,” houses of worship can continue to embrace and leverage innovative ways of reaching members in this new world.
One church's policy to help determine roles and responsibilities to open the church safely.
Safe Church Ministry shares a customizable Social Media Policy from Protect Young Eyes, an organization helping families, schools, and churches create safer digital environments.
A letter sent by the Classis Georgetown Vision Team supporting churches as they look at gathering again.
This "CRC Re-Opening Conversation Starters" serves as a template for churches to begin conversations regarding re-opening. This document was distributed classis-wide in Wisconsin.
Safe Church encourages churches that are working with ex-offenders to develop a covenant of conduct with the individual. Included are sample policies and a discussion about the importance of this process.
We'd rather not hear it, but it's important to listen—and the way we respond to a child's disclosure of abuse can make all the difference.
Here is a brief overview of the Advisory Panel Process. You'll also find a flow chart that illustrates the steps of the process.
As a supplement to the Safe Church Policy Toolkit, we are providing these sample policies as examples of what other churches use as their abuse prevention policies.
This resource is a consolidation of guidelines that CRC Synods have adopted over time, as a supplement to the Church Order, to equip churches to deal with an abuse allegation in a manner that is consistent with CRC beliefs and values.
These highlights provide an overview of the long term disability income protection that may accompany active participation in the Canadian Ministers' Pension Plan
These highlights provide an overview of the long term disability income protection that may accompany active participation in the US Ministers' Pension Plan
This memo provides information for Canadian employers on the amount of the pension adjustment.
The Christian Reformed Church offers a defined benefit pension plan for ordained ministers' of the Word serving in the United States and Canada.
The U.S. Ministers' Pension Plan serves the retirement needs of CRC ordained ministers of the Word. This summary provides an overview of eligibility and primary benefits for pastors participating in the US Ministers' Pension Plan.
Upon ordination into the ministry of the Word in the Christian Reformed Church, a minister will be eligible to become a member of the Ministers' Pension Plan.
The Canadian Ministers' Pension Plan serves the retirement needs of CRC ordained ministers of the Word. This summary provides an overview of eligibility and primary benefits of the Canadian Ministers' Pension Plan.
If your congregation is still wrestling with the question of whether or not to require background checks, here are a few guidelines to help you through the evaluation process.
Fundraising is as much a participation in ministry as it is a necessity to support ministry. Here's a list of over 25 fun and practical ways to help fundraise for your ministry.
Most of us have never experienced the trauma of losing a child. And while we may not be able to show empathy towards someone who has lost a child, we can express sympathy.
You don’t need a reminder that Easter is quickly approaching. But as you’re fine-tuning your plans, I want to offer a few ideas for how you can make sure your work benefits the most people possible.
The National Gathering is being held for the purpose of setting direction for the Christian Reformed Church in Canada.