SAFE CHURCH TRAINING

In a world where the vulnerable continue to be exploited, the Church must take action in safeguarding the physical, emotional and spiritual health of every person in its care. To help equip congregational leaders, we’ve provided a solution to church-wide protection.

Report Abuse or Misconduct

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Safe Church Training has 4 parts:

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Implemented in 2017, our Child and Youth Protection Program helps safeguard children and youth from any form of misconduct. We use a proven process of screening, training, interacting, monitoring and responding.

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Our one-hour online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training helps each church not only avoid issues of sexual harassment but cultivate a work culture that is safe and healthy for everyone.

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Our Whistleblower Policy provides a way for people who observe or experience wrongdoing in a church setting to know they can and should report it—and how to do so.

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Our Professional Development for Clergy encompasses crucial training in trauma-informed care, spiritual abuse prevention, and creating a safe church culture.

Safe Church Training Requirements

MEET OUR SAFETY, RESPONSE AND CARE TEAM.

Safety Lead
Eric Vinson

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Response Lead
Rachel George

THE REV. MARKENE MEYER Headshot

Care Lead
The Rev. Markene Meyer

We must hold one another accountable to care for the least of these, as we seek to live out our Kingdom mission for the sake of others.

—Bishop Todd Hunter

Deadlines

September is Child and Youth Protection Month.
Deadline: September 30
Rector Compliance Form

January is Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Month.
Deadline: January 31
Clergy/Rector Compliance Form

April is Clergy Professional Development Month.
Clergy Training: The Connection Between Temperament and Leadership Malpractice
Complete training by May 11.
Clergy Compliance Form

Our Safety, Response and Care Team

Call 629-257-7911.

Questions About Safe Church Training?

Contact Director of Operations
Eric Vinson.

If you believe you are adequately trained by your employer or another entity each year, contact us to see if you can be granted exemption from all or part of the Safe Church Training.