Tampa Safeguards & Stewardship: Child & Youth Protection Training For Ministry Leaders

Join us to learn more about abuse prevention and child & youth protection, especially for Tampa churches. The biblical truth that every person is created in the image of God informs our commitment to child protection. As a matter of Great Commission significance and biblical stewardship, child protection should be of the utmost importance to church and ministry leaders. It is our goal to come alongside Christian ministries in enacting effective child protection programs so that they may foster safe environments for children and youth in their care to hear the gospel and grow in their knowledge of Christ. 

At this child protection workshop, you will learn more about the problem of abuse, basics of child and youth protection, tap into helpful resources, and find out how ECAP can come alongside your ministry to help you protect the least of these. This training is ideal for ministry leaders, pastors, and administrators; but all child and youth-serving staff, teachers, or volunteers are welcome.

Objectives:

• Connect with like-minded churches and ministries that value child safety
• Raise awareness for the importance of abuse prevention and child protection 
• Provide ministry leaders with resources to assist them in prevention 

Presenters: 

Jeff Dalrymple – SBC Director of Abuse Prevention & Response
Jeff Dalrymple is an organizational leader whose leadership experience includes roles in public safety, higher education, non-governmental organizations, and parachurch ministry. Jeff served as a vice president at Southern Seminary in Louisville from 2008-2016 and is owner of Lumino Global Consulting and Coaching. In addition to implementing child protection programs at several ministries, his experience includes organizational leadership, team building, communications, development/fundraising, hospitality, conference & event planning, international relations, strategic planning, revitalization, and board governance. Jeff enjoys reading, exploring, and spending time with family. He is married to Kristil, and they are the parents of JJ, Kassie, Katherine, and Kylie. They reside in Jacksonville, Florida.

Amber Privett is a faithful follower of Christ and a licensed clinical social worker. In her work she helps abuse survivors navigate their stories and find healing. She owns Amber Privett Counseling and serves clients all over the state of Florida. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in numerous child abuse prevention initiatives, anti-trafficking efforts, and family preservation. She is a BCM graduate and serves on the advisory council for Safe Families for Children’s Florida and Tampa efforts. She currently calls Tampa, Florida home.

While Amber desires to create a safer world for the most vulnerable among us, she most ardently desires that the church be a space where abuse survivors can experience the comfort, love, and peace of God. This has led her to her work as both a consultant and a trainer for local churches. Several churches utilize her services when they a knowledgeable professional experienced in abuse, mental health, and trauma-related topics.