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Safe Church January 2020 Webinar Recap
On January 29, Safe Church hosted it's first webinar of the year. This article is a highlight reel of the event.
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January 30, 2020
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It's All About Power
Abuse Awareness Sunday includes resources about power. We all have it; the question is: How do we use it?
January 28, 2020
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Responding to Abuse Toolkit: Forgiveness
The Safe Church toolkit for responding to abuse would not be complete without a look at forgiveness.
January 22, 2020
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February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM)
Are you aware of how prevalent teen dating violence is? Educate yourself about the warning signs and ways to get help.
January 22, 2020
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Inter-Classis Safe Church Conference in Waterloo, Ontario
Ontario friends: Please consider joining us Saturday, March 7 at Waterloo CRC for our annual Inter-classis Safe Church Conference.
January 14, 2020
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New Safe Church Webinar Series! Connect, Collaborate, and Coordinate to End Abuse
Safe Church will be hosting the first webinar in our new series ("Connect, Collaborate, and Coordinator to end abuse") on Wednesday, Jan 29 at 12 pm (EST). Join us!
January 9, 2020
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Safe Church Ministry 2020 Conference: Connect, Collaborate and Coordinate to End Abuse
We are excited to announce the 2020 Safe Church Conference! Mark your calendars for October 22 to 24 in Grand Rapids, MI at the Drury Inn.
November 13, 2019
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The Abuse of Power Adoptions from Synod 2019 for Classes to Consider:
These are adoptions from Synod 2019 that pertain to specifically to classes. These adoptions were recommended from the Addressing Abuse of Power Report.
November 6, 2019
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Safe Church Mini-Grants 2020
Safe Church equips congregations in abuse awareness, prevention and response - and now we're providing resources for classis Safe Church Coordinators to help equip others.
September 25, 2019
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Safe Church Teams: Resources for Training
Training is part of what a safe church team offers to churches and classes. Though there may not be an easy "one-size-fits-all" option, many resources are available.
September 18, 2019
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Safe Church Advisory Panel Process Training: Oct. 19 in Grand Rapids, MI (And: Sept.28 in Burlington, ON; Oct. 4-5 in Charlottetown, PE)
This specialized training will prepare trainees to respond with compassion and justice when an allegation of abuse is made against a church leader. Sign up at GRapp.eventbrite.com.
September 12, 2019
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Growing Restorative Churches: November 8th & 9th
This two day interactive training will take place in Grand Rapids, MI from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday & Saturday, November 8 and 9. Cost: $120 (includes lunch).
September 11, 2019
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Safe Church Teams: Reporting to Classis
Every classis meeting deserves a safe church ministry report. If you are considering what to include in a safe church ministry classis report, this article is for you.
September 9, 2019
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Abuse of Power: Reflection, Lament, and Liturgy
Synod 2019 included a powerful litany that invited delegates to reflect and lament abuse of power that has caused much harm to many within our CRC community. Safe Church offers and recommends this litany for use in churches.
August 30, 2019
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APP (Advisory Panel Process) Flow Chart
Here is a brief overview of the Advisory Panel Process. You'll also find a flow chart that illustrates the steps of the process.
August 21, 2019
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Caring Well: A New Resource for Churches
Caring Well is wonderful new resource for churches. Discover how caring for those who have experienced abuse is central to the gospel, and learn practical ways to do that in your congregation.
July 9, 2019
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Abuse Awareness Sunday Is Coming - September 22, 2019
This is more than a “special offering” Sunday. It’s an opportunity to bring an issue out into the light that too often remains hidden.
June 20, 2019
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Synod 2019 Acts on Addressing Abuse of Power in the CRCNA
Adoptions made by Synod 2019 to Address Abuse of Power in the CRCNA - with linked video of how synod adopted each motion.
May 28, 2019
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Intelligent Love - Ending Sex Trafficking by Addressing Root Causes
Resist Exploitation, Embrace Dignity, (REED) offers education that helps people and organizations, including churches, understand the root causes of sex trafficking and work together to take action toward positive change.
May 23, 2019
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Sample Safe Church Policies
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.
May 21, 2019
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Circulo de Gracia
El objetivo del Círculo de Gracia es educar y capacitar a los niños y jóvenes para que participen activamente en un ambiente Seguro para ellos mismos y los demás.
May 16, 2019
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Circle of Grace Preview
Circle of Grace is a safe environment curriculum that helps to form and educate children and youth about the value of positive relationships with God and others.
May 14, 2019
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Safe Church Teams: Leading With
This article highlights the practice of leading with, and how it’s the most effective way to create a greater level of abuse awareness, a shared commitment to prevention, and culture ready to respond to abuse with justice and compassion.
April 30, 2019
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New - Online Interactive Course for Sexual Brokenness
Safe Church Ministry strongly recommends this groundbreaking online course and book (for both men and women) that reveals a path to break addictions and cycles of unwanted sexual behaviors.
April 9, 2019
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Social Media and Digital Safety Resources From Protect Young Eyes
Protect Young Eyes, a West Michigan based organization, helps families, schools, and churches create safer digital environments. Check out their sample social media policy and more!