Pastors are also protective shepherds, which is why we need to make sure our churches are not soft targets for predators of any kind.
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10 Best Practices for a Safe Children’s Ministry
Whether the senior pastor of a church, a children’s ministry director, a volunteer, or a parent of young children, we all have a role to play in keeping our children safe.
To protect the kids at your church and to build healthy family ministries at your church, here are 10 essential child safety practices.
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Forgiveness: The Language of Heaven
Ten years after her mother’s murder, Rebecca Nichols Alonzo listened as the man behind her nightmare of a childhood asked for forgiveness.
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How to Develop a Church Safety Plan
For those looking to develop a plan and security proposals, FEMA provides a six-step process to start an emergency plan.
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Securing the Faithful: How Churches Can Best Prepare for the Worst Tragedies
In the wake of the Charleston shooting, churches are re-evaluating the safety of their sanctuaries.
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More Churches Recognizing Need for Volunteer Screening
Almost half of the background checks requested by churches through Lifeway’s program with backgroundchecks.com reveals some type of criminal offense.
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