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V-Day, What Would Jesus Do?
We can let people know that we are Christians who care about abuse, who want to see it end, and so does Jesus.
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August 19, 2013
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Response and Prevention Both
Should regular boundary training be required for CRC pastors? Should the CRC adopt a code of ethical conduct for its pastors?
October 14, 2013
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Where’s the Boundary? A Helpful Ten-Point Test
If boundaries are less about rigid rules and more about a way of thinking about relationship; then what principles should serve to guide a ministry leader in setting helpful boundaries?
December 3, 2013
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What to Do?
What to do? We’d rather not think about it – but that won’t stop those with a criminal sexual history from attending our church. To ignore, or not even consider the issue may be the most dangerous option of all.
December 17, 2013
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Advent Reflections
Wherever we find ourselves right now, we must keep the long view in mind. Our strength lies in humility, trust, and patience through trials.
January 21, 2014
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The CRCNA Makes the List
The CRCNA was nominated to the list by people in the CRCNA who were not helped, but were in fact were further hurt, by the response of the church in their experience of domestic abuse.
February 20, 2014
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Where is the Church?
Even in our own countries, and even in our own churches, statistics about the percentage of women who have experienced violence is staggering.
March 3, 2014
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Honesty, Is It Really the Best Policy?
The work of peace and reconciliation is slow, painful and hard. It takes courage to enter in. Where have you seen that kind of courage expressed in the CRC? How can we foster openness and honesty in our church communities?
December 4, 2013
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Today's Lepers in Your Church
This webinar explores how churches can navigate between these truths so that the church becomes a safe and healing community, a station of hope for those who are repentant and seek the Lord's help to make better choices and walk in righteousness.
February 29, 2012
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The What, Why and How of Safe Church Ministry
This webinar will provide an overview of CRC Safe Church Ministry and discuss the reasons why abuse prevention and response is critical to the life of our churches.
April 8, 2014
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Banner Article Highlights Need for Accountability
Can a pastor deposed for sexual misconduct subsequently serve as an elder in a congregation?
April 23, 2014
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Circle of Grace Program
Circle of Grace is a primary prevention program that trains children and youth to be an active participant in creating a safe environment for themselves and others.
May 13, 2014
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Safe Church Conference Reflections
About 60 people attended the Safe Church Ministry conference April 25-26. And here's what attendees said about the conference.
May 22, 2014
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Ministry "Speed Dating"
Each ministry leader had 2 minutes to say something about the ministry he or she was involved in; who knows where this relationship could go? Here’s my Safe Church “speed dating” pitch...
June 2, 2014
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Boys Will Be Boys
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “boys will be boys”? What does it mean in our culture to be masculine?
June 11, 2014
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Don't Be Fooled By Appearances
Through any transition, Safe Church Ministry, in one form or another, will survive and grow. Why? Because churches need to know how to protect the children and vulnerable people entrusted to their care.
August 11, 2014
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Reflections on an Event
We welcomed people as they arrived, while being hopeful that people would take time on a summer evening to come to an inspiring program. The featured speaker was nationally known Christian author, speaker, and licensed family and marriage counselor...
October 1, 2014
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Domestic Violence and the Role of the Church
This webinar is designed to help us understand the problem of domestic violence, so that we can recognize it and respond in practical and effective ways.
October 27, 2014
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Abuse Awareness: It’s Up to You
One Sunday each year (the fourth Sunday in September) has been designated Abuse Awareness Sunday. The annual email goes out, “Tell us what you did for Abuse Awareness Sunday”. Here are some responses from 2014.
November 17, 2014
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Breaking the Silence: A Question of Culture
Our denomination and each of our congregations also have a culture. Is it a culture that promotes openness, or one that encourages hiding difficult struggles? What messages are implicit in our culture about disclosing experiences of abuse?
December 9, 2014
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Living Out of Blessedness
The opposite of living out of a blessed consciousness is living out of a cursed consciousness.
December 19, 2014
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Christmas Reflections
Wherever we find ourselves right now, we must keep the long view in mind.
January 28, 2015
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Is Someone Missing?
One in four females and one in six males will be sexually abused by the time they reach 18. Are they missing from our congregations?
February 16, 2015
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Crying Rape
Which story would you rather read: A story about a woman alleging gang rape at a prestigious university? Or a story about how the reporter covering that story failed to maintain good journalistic standards?
March 2, 2015
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Joining a Movement
One in four girls and one in six boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. We cannot bury our heads in the sand and ignore this issue.