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Upcoming Webinar! The Making of Biblical Womanhood
In this webinar, Dr. Amanda Benckhuysen and Rev. Elaine May will talk with Dr. Beth Allison Barr about her new book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood.
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September 7, 2021
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Power of Voice, Fair Process, Just Process, and Restorative Practices
I believe that being heard, listened to, and given an opportunity to share your voice is fundamental to being an image bearer of God.
September 2, 2021
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October Safe Church Webinar: Faith Leaders and a Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence
October Safe Church Webinar is all about how faith leaders can work together with social services in a coordinated response to domestic abuse.
August 6, 2021
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August Safe Church Webinar Recording: On Being a Trauma-Informed Congregation
Watch this conversation with Dr. Dawn Gibson and Pastor Anthony Gibson on Trauma-Informed Congregations.
July 27, 2021
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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.
July 20, 2021
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Safe Church Policy Provision for Youth Mentoring Program?
Does your Safe Church Policy have a provision for one-on-one mentoring with youth?
July 14, 2021
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Invitation to Virtual Book Study: A Church Called TOV
Safe Church Ministry is hosting a virtual book study open to all interested in learning more about creating a TOV (good) culture in our churches!
June 29, 2021
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July Safe Church Webinar: Creating Cultures that Resist Abuse and Promote Healing
This webinar features a conversation with guest speaker, Dr. Scot Mcknight, author of The Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture that Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing and the Safe Church Ministry Team.
June 11, 2021
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June Safe Church Webinar: On Being Restorative Congregations In the Aftermath of COVID
Watch this webinar, which explores the following aspects of the framework for restorative practices: continuum of practices, practice domains, fair process, and the compass of shame.
June 10, 2021
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Does your Campus Have a Safe Campus Policy?
The Safe Campus Policy Template reflects the current needs of college and university campus communities. All campus ministries are required to have a policy and this is an excellent guide to develop one.
June 1, 2021
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Safe Church and Disability Concerns Coordinator (Classis Lake Erie)
Position opening for Classis Lake Erie Safe Church and Disability Concerns Coordinator with a $1,500 annual stipend.
May 28, 2021
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Restorative Circle Workshop on June 23rd!
Join us Wednesday, June 23rd at 7:30p-9p Eastern, (4:30p-6p Pacific) when Eric Kas and Liz Tolkamp and several other restorative facilitators lead a workshop on facilitating an active listening circle.
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.
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 22, 2021
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June Safe Church Webinar: On Being Restorative Congregations In the Aftermath of COVID
This webinar explored why restorative practices are worth it in the aftermath of COVID, helped define following aspects of the framework for restorative practices: continuum of practices, practice domains, fair process, and the compass of shame.
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.
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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May Safe Church Webinar with Dr. Amanda Benckhuysen: Biblical Perspectives on Human Dignity
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
In these webinars, we will hear from a variety of people that will inspire us to wonder together at how we can create healthy and safe cultures in our congregations and communities.
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 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 15, 2021
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Sermon Resources: Preaching on the Topic of Domestic Violence
Several resources on how to preach on the topic of domestic violence, things to keep in mind, and samples of sermons from Sojourners 100 sermons.