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Is It Abuse?
In the last year or so, I have observed a disturbing trend: the introduction and acceptance of a mindset into our culture.
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July 8, 2014
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Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship
Are there warning signs in a relationship?
July 8, 2014
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Plan for Safety at VBS!
Recommended steps for child safety this summer.
June 30, 2014
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Supplement Your Sunday School Curriculum: Help Keep Children Safe!
The Circle of Grace curriculum teaches children and youth how to identify and maintain appropriate physical, emotional, spiritual and sexual boundaries; recognize when boundary violations are about to occur; and demonstrate how to take action when boundaries are threatened or violated.
June 24, 2014
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These Are America's Children
If you think that sex trafficking doesn’t happen where you live, think again.
June 13, 2014
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On-the-Job-Training Isn’t Working
In a recent blog with Rhymes with Religion, Boz Tchividjian asserts the need for seminaries to provide formal training for church leaders in preventing and responding to child abuse.
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.
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 2, 2014
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The Advisory Panel Process: A Guide for Church Councils on Responding to Allegations of Abuse by Church Leaders
The Advisory Panel Process has been put in place to support Christian Reformed congregations in responding to church leader misconduct.
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...
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 5, 2014
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The Price of Porn
Porn is here and it will affect the church.
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.
April 22, 2014
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A Toolkit for Abuse Prevention Month
Preventing abuse takes bold leadership, leaders who are not afraid to talk about the issue and bring it out into the open.
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?
March 25, 2014
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Youth Resource: Driver's Training for Dating
This valuable resource for teens by Gayla R. Postma and Rev. William Veenstra discusses sex and intimacy in healthy relationships.
March 23, 2014
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Criminal Sexual History and Involvement in Church: Webinar "Today's Lepers in Your Church"
How can a church maintain a safe environment and also welcome criminal sexual offenders? This webinar will help answer that question.
March 23, 2014
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Criminal Sexual History & Involvement in Church: Bulletin Insert
This brochure asks the question: "How can a church minister to those with a criminal sexual history and still be safe?"
March 23, 2014
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Child Abuse Awareness: Helpful Websites
Check out these helpful websites to get a better understanding of child sexual abuse.
March 23, 2014
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Bullying Awareness: Bulletin Insert - Bullying Hurts!
This bulletin insert describes bullying, why it is so harmful in our church communities, and what we can begin to do about it.
March 11, 2014
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The Enduring Effects of Child Abuse
The impact of abuse on children doesn’t end when the abuse stops. There is an increasing awareness of the many effects of child abuse — many of which last a lifetime.
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?
February 24, 2014
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Abuse Prevention: Alternatives to Physical Discipline
A happy relationship between a parent and a child is the most important foundation on which to build acceptable behaviour.
February 23, 2014
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Domestic Abuse Awareness: Bulletin
The body of Christ, the Church, has parts that are not functioning as they were designed because they are hurt by domestic abuse. It affects all of us. What can the church do?
February 23, 2014
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Abuse by Clergy or Ministry Leaders Awareness: Bulletin Insert
When is it an affair? When can it be defined as abuse? The answers may not always seem clear.