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

Completed Investigative Reports

Safe Church Training has 4 parts:

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Our *newly updated* Child, Youth and Vulnerable Adults protection program helps safeguard people of all ages 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

Response Lead
Kimberley Pfeiler

Care Lead
The Rev. Amanda Goin Burgess

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Lexi Wolfe

If you have interpersonal or conflict-related concerns, or questions about whether something should be reported via C4SO’s Reporting Portal or resolved in another way, contact C4SO’s Ombudsman.

Here’s how you can utilize the Ombudsman.

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: Leading Through Conflict: A Practical Playbook for Clergy
Complete training by May 12
Clergy Compliance Form

Interpersonal or Conflict-Related Questions?

Email Lexi.

Questions About Safe Church Training Requirements?

Contact Safety Lead
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.