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On Finding a Potential Spouse
Because my dad was verbally abusive and emotionally distant when I was growing up, I find it difficult to trust men.
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May 17, 2021
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When Spiritual Leaders Do Harm: Starting Small and Choosing to Be With in Small Oases of Restorative Resiliency
Here are two ways to prevent harm in spiritual communities through restorative practices: starting small, and choosing to be with.
April 20, 2021
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Becoming a Trauma-Informed Church
How can churches come alongside and support those who have experienced abuse? What can they do to create safe environments for those who are suffering from trauma?
April 15, 2021
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Rugged Relationships and a Restorative Church
How can we envision shalom in a society of increasingly complex webs of relationships, systems of governments and institutions?
April 14, 2021
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S.O.S. Part 3: My Journey of Recognizing, Remembering, and Processing Abuse
This story is part of Safe Church Ministry's SOS series. In this post, an anonymous CRC congregant shares his journey of recognizing, remembering, and processing the abuse he endured.
March 31, 2021
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When Spiritual Leaders Do Harm: Lessons To Be Learned
What do churches do when ministry leaders abuse power? And what are some lessons the church can learn from recent failures?
March 29, 2021
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What Is a Ministry Without Volunteers? Celebrating Global Volunteer Month 2021
Join us in thanking our many Safe Church volunteers, and find out how you can get started volunteering with us today!
March 8, 2021
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Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence (Review)
The Classis Huron Safe Church Conference moved online this year and they chose the production Unmute as a way to engage in meaningful discussion on gender-based violence.
February 26, 2021
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In the Wake of Ravi Zacharias: When Spiritual Leaders Do Harm
How should we respond when a spiritual leader does harm? This article discusses some do's and don'ts, particularly in relation to the recent revelations about Ravi Zacharias.
February 15, 2021
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Welcome new staff member: Chelsea
We want to welcome Chelsea Schiavi to the Office of Race Relations and Safe Church Ministry as an Administrative Coordinator. Learn more about her background, passions, and aspirations in this post.
February 8, 2021
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New Director, Amanda Benckhuysen: "Why I Want to Work With Safe Church Ministry"
As of last month, I left my job at the seminary to begin working with Safe Church Ministry. Perhaps you are wondering why.
February 8, 2021
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Considering Trees, Mycorrhiza and Safe Church Ministry: A Holistic Culture of Thriving Connections
How might the communication system of trees help churches learn to steward cultures of renewal, health, healing, and wholeness?
February 1, 2021
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A Gift to You from the Land of Restorative Justice
A description of restorative justice or restorative practices without a sea of definitions, paradigm shifts and anecdotes: a restorative gift.
February 1, 2021
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A Fine Balance: Creating a Safe Space for All While Welcoming a Sexual Offender
It's challenging to navigate making church safe for all members, specifically when dealing with someone who is a sexual offender. This is the journey of one church that dealt with this question.
January 17, 2021
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On Choosing Whom to Live With
I have thought for a long time now that people considering an intimate relationship with someone should ask that individual for character references.
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 23, 2020
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Safe Church Mini-Grants Available for 2021!
Safe Church offers mini-grants yearly to support the ongoing training and education for your safe church ministry. Applications are due by January 13 for 2021 mini-grants. Apply today!
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.
November 18, 2020
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16 Days of Activism, Safe Church, and Gender-Based Violence
As a community we are marking the #16daysof activism against gender-based violence with in a series of events that have been planned by the CRCNA. Join us in this conversation.
November 4, 2020
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Webinar Series)
MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) is offering a series of webinars this month on domestic abuse that offer awareness and education on this topic.
September 17, 2020
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Why Suicide?
This conversation explores the connection between rape and suicide and considers what our theology on suicide is, and if it needs to shift.
September 8, 2020
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Reflecting on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma
Tara Boer’s webinar, Why the ACSs Adverse Childhood Experience Study (ACEs) Matters, is an effective resource to address both awareness and response.
August 13, 2020
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Why Accountability Is So Important in Our Churches
The recent resignation of Pastor John Ortberg is yet another reminder that our churches have a great deal of work to do in the area of abuse prevention.
July 29, 2020
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A Reflection: Is This OK?
What does our response to the words of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say about us? Is this OK?
July 13, 2020
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Does My Church Need a Sexual Harassment Policy?
As a community of believers, we need to recognize how vulnerable any church can be to the potential for sexual abuse or harm to happen.