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Safe Church Ministry Awareness Video: "Together With You, Making a Difference"
This video from Safe Church Ministry sheds light on issues of abuse.
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March 23, 2013
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Safe Church Ministry Poster
Find a link to the Safe Church Ministry Poster and learn more about our ministry as we strive to equip congregations in Abuse Awareness, Prevention, and Response.
April 6, 2013
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About Safe Church Ministry
Why does the CRC have Safe Church Ministry? How did it come to be? What does the denomination say about it? The resources below will help answer these questions.
January 30, 2018
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Abuse Awareness, Prevention, and Response: How Will It Happen In Your Classis?
Silence is no longer an option. In this watershed #MeToo moment, the Church must be ready to respond to sexual abuse. How will it happen in your classis?
May 7, 2018
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To Solve a Safe Church Situation
Safe Church has seen an uptick in the number of requests for assistance with situations of abuse that are affecting congregations. What is the answer for this situation of rising need and reduced resources?
October 23, 2018
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Updates from Safe Church Coordinators: Hamilton, ON
I wanted to share my experience as a new Classis Coordinator in Classis Hamilton. I'm curious, what has your experience been? What can we learn from each other?
March 19, 2019
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Safe Church Takes First Steps in Chinese
Safe Church in Chinese? How did this come about? You may have noticed something new (Chinese characters!) if you follow Safe Church on The Network. The following interview will help us understand.
April 1, 2019
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让教会更为安全的十种方法
我们相信每个人受造都有上帝的形象，每个人都应被有尊严和尊重地对待。关系健康的培育环境对信仰建造最为有利。安全教会事工SFM，是为了装备会众关于对虐待的警觉、避免和回应方面的知识，帮助建造一个社群，使每个人的价值都被尊重，人们可以远离虐待而自由地敬拜和成长。虽然所有事工都有风险，仍然存在一些行动步骤可以减少有害风险并避免虐待。
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.
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.
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).
October 9, 2019
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Abuse Awareness Sunday Sermon: Two Years After #MeToo
This sermon explores how we as a church lament our history and move from using power for ourselves to using our power with generosity, the way Jesus modeled and taught us.
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.
March 23, 2013
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Safe Church Ministry Brochure
Here's a link to the Safe Church Ministry brochure. Learn more about our ministry as we strive to equip congregations in Abuse Awareness, Prevention, and Response.
February 11, 2020
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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.
March 22, 2020
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Safe Church Teams: A Brief History of Safe Church Ministry
Safe Church seems to have received a lot of attention in recent years, in part due to the #MeToo movement. Many people are surprised to find out that it has a much longer history.
August 29, 2020
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2020 Update Regarding Abuse of Power Training for Pastors
A 2020 update on the ongoing development of the abuse of power training for pastors in the Christian Reformed Church.
August 30, 2020
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Abuse Awareness Sunday - Sept. 27, 2020
Abuse Awareness Sunday provides an opportunity for churches to bring abuse, which affects so many of us directly or indirectly, into the light.
May 6, 2020
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2020 Safe Church Webinar Series
Safe Church is hosting a monthly webinar in order to better connect, collaborate, and coordinate to end abuse. Here's an overview of all the 2020 webinars!
March 12, 2021
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Contact Information of Safe Church Coordinators
Find the contact information of Safe Church Coordinators of U.S. and Canadian Classes.
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.
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.
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.
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.