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SUMMARY:Safeguarding the Vulnerable Webinar: The Critical Role of Screening in Church Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging webinar exploring how background checks are one of the essential elements in an effective program to protect children and vulnerable adults in church environments. This interactive session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nWho should be screened in your ministry\n\n\n\nTypes of background checks and when to use them\n\n\n\nUse of sex offender registries\n\n\n\nProcessing time of background checks\n\n\n\nWhat to do when results come back\n\n\n\nInterviewing volunteer applicants\n\n\n\nUse of reference checks in a screening process\n\n\n\nVerifying government issued photo ID\n\n\n\n\nIdeal for clergy\, board members and church leaders. Gain valuable insights to create a safer environment for those you serve. \n\n\n\nThis event is free for ECAP Members and $20 for non-members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Presenter:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDJ Paxton has more than 18 years of experience as a CEO\, is passionate about creating and delivering online training solutions that make a difference. He is the founder and leader of The Learning Factory\, a company that offers customized online interactive learning systems for individuals and organizations across various domains and industries. \n\n\n\nHe is always looking for new ways to improve and innovate the online learning experience\, and to help clients achieve their goals and fulfill their missions. He has a strong background in new business development\, risk management\, and employee training\, and is constantly learning and expanding his skills and knowledge. He believe that online learning is not only convenient and efficient\, but also engaging and impactful. \n\n\n\nAbout Compass Abuse Prevention Services\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompass\, a brand of The Learning Factory that specializes in child abuse prevention and compliance training. Compass helps organizations navigate the dark and complex world of child protection with compassion and expertise. Compass has served thousands of clients\, from schools and churches to nonprofits and businesses\, providing them with affordable\, tailored\, and quality online training and testing\, as well as background checks and safety compliance support.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/safeguarding-the-vulnerable-webinar-the-critical-role-of-screening-in-church-ministry/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Florida Baptist Convention Child & Youth Protection Training
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled due to the anticipated impacts of Hurricane Milton on the state of Florida. It is no longer taking place on Oct. 10 and has been rescheduled for Nov. 18.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn more about abuse prevention and child & youth protection. 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.  \n\n\n\nAt this child protection workshop you will learn the basics of child protection\, tap into helpful resources and find out how ECAP can come alongside your ministry to help you protect the least of these. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nRaise awareness for the importance of abuse prevention and child protection \n\n\n\nProvide ministry leaders with resources to assist them in prevention \n\n\n\nConnect with like-minded churches and ministries that value child safety\n\n\n\n\nThis event is $20 for ECAP Members and $30 for non-members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff 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. He is an elder at Sunrise Community Church (EFCA) and owner of Lumino Global Consulting and Coaching. In addition to implementing child protection programs at several ministries\, his experience includes team building\, development/fundraising\, hospitality\, international relations\, strategic planning\, and revitalization. Jeff enjoys reading\, exploring\, and spending time with his wife Kristil and kid.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/florida-baptist-convention-child-youth-protection-training/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Meet the Experts: Creating a Culture of Care in the Church with Laura Howe
DESCRIPTION:Laura Howe is a clinical mental health social worker\, addictions counselor\, and project manager.  She has spent her 15-year career supporting and serving the marginalized and suffering in her local community.   \n\n\n\nIn 2019\, Laura launched Hope Made Strong\, an organization dedicated to helping the local church care for their communities without burning out. In 4 short years\, the team at Hope Made Strong has grown\, and together they are serving churches all over the world with online courses\, cohort groups\, trainings\, events\, and a podcast.  \n\n\n\nLaura is a refreshing voice in the faith and mental health space; upbeat\, practical\, with a strategic lens. If you are looking for resources to support your ministry leaders and congregation\, Laura and Hope Made Strong are go-to resources.  
URL:https://ecap.net/event/meet-the-experts-creating-a-culture-of-care-in-the-church-with-laura-howe/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Safeguards & Stewardship Panel: Abuse Prevention and Response for Churches
DESCRIPTION:The panel event will take place during lunchtime at the Florida Baptist Convention Annual Meeting\, at First Baptist Church of Orlando. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided at no cost. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion on child protection\, abuse prevention\, and how to respond with love and grace when an allegation of abuse takes place. \n\n\n\nWe believe that abuse prevention is a matter of biblical stewardship and of Great Commission importance. Learn basic prevention measures and available resources for safeguarding children and the vulnerable during this panel discussion. Also join us to learn how to respond when reports of an allegation come about. \n\n\n\nSpace is very limited. RSVP today.   \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel Moderator: Nathan Schneider – Lead Catalyst\, Next Generation MinistriesNathan is a leader in the field of youth and collegiate ministry\, providing valuable guidance to churches and students throughout Florida. As lead catalyst of Next Gen Ministries at the Florida Baptist Convention and a former student pastor\, Nathan is uniquely positioned to lead young adults toward developing life-changing spiritual disciplines. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmber Privett – Licensed trauma and abuse therapistAmber is a faithful follower of Christ and a licensed clinical social worker\, who 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 initiatives aimed at child abuse prevention\, anti-trafficking efforts\, and family preservation. She is a BCM graduate and currently serves on the advisory council for Safe Families for Children’s Florida and Tampa efforts\, and she currently calls Tampa home. Amber desires that the church be a space where abuse survivors can experience the comfort\, love\, and peace of God. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Dalrymple – Executive director for ECAPJeff 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. He is an elder at Sunrise Community Church (EFCA) and owner of Lumino Global Consulting and Coaching. In addition to implementing child protection programs at several ministries\, his experience includes team building\, development/fundraising\, hospitality\, international relations\, strategic planning\, and revitalization. Jeff enjoys reading\, exploring\, and spending time with his wife Kristil and kids\, JJ\, Kassie\, Katherine\, and Kylie. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeith Thompson – Lead Pastor & Elder\, First Baptist Church of RiverviewPastor Keith joined the First Riverview pastoral team in February 2022 as the lead pastor. Originally from South Carolina\, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in English (minor in Computer Science) from Clemson University and a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He spent 20 years in software development before being called into full-time ministry\, and has more than 14 years of pastoral experience. After serving for over 8 years as a pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Darlington\, SC\, Pastor Keith and his family moved to the Riverview area to serve as the lead pastor at First Riverview. He and his wife\, Cyndi\, have four daughters\, Rylie\, Haley\, Cassidy\, and Courtney.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/abuse-prevention-and-response-lunch-panel-2/
LOCATION:First Baptist Orlando\, 3000 S John Young Pkwy\, Orlando\, FL\, 32805\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet the Experts: Discerning Character in Candidates with Dr. Chuck Coker\, LifeThrive
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Chuck Coker is an expert in assessing people data in order to achieve success in team leadership and management. This webinar is designed to equip ministry leaders who are charged with hiring either staff or volunteer team members. When serving in key leadership roles where trust is essential\, we are charged to discern screening and evaluating potential team members and to identify those who are qualified and those who are not. Dr. Coker helps us understand keys to interviewing\, screening\, and discerning who to hire and who to skip. \n\n\n\nFor over 35 years\, Dr. Coker has been helping organizations\, corporations\, non-profits\, and individuals achieve success by providing the people data they need to increase performance. My state-of-the-art assessments\, training courses\, and one-on-one coaching have a proven record of success. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout LiveThrive\n\n\n\nIn the heart of every successful organization are its people. At LifeThrive\, we’re dedicated to harnessing this potential. \n\n\n\nOur mission: to empower your organization by elevating the capabilities and satisfaction of your workforce. \n\n\n\nTransformative Employee Lifecycle Management \n\n\n\nWe understand the complexity of human capital and its critical role in your success. Our expertise lies in navigating the three key stages of an employee’s journey: \n\n\n\n\nStrategic Hiring and Effective Onboarding – Identifying and integrating talent that aligns with your organizational vision.\n\n\n\nFocused Training and Development – Cultivating the skills and emotional intelligence essential for both individual and collective growth.\n\n\n\nSustained Retention – Creating an environment where employees are motivated to excel and commit long-term\n\n\n\n\nBuilding High-Performing Teams with a Personal Touch \n\n\n\nAt LifeThrive\, we believe the secret to a high-performing team lies in understanding individuals at a deep level. It’s not just about finding the right talent but nurturing them into more emotionally intelligent and engaged employees. This approach doesn’t just benefit your organization; it enriches your team on a personal level. \n\n\n\nBy partnering with us\, you’ll see a transformation not only in how your team works but in how they view their contribution to your organization. Engaged\, valued employees are the ones who go the extra mile – and that’s what we aim to achieve with you. \n\n\n\nHiring and Onboarding \n\n\n\nOur hiring approach is comprehensive and forward-thinking. We utilize advanced assessments and strategies to help you identify candidates who not only have the necessary skills but also embody the values and culture fit essential for your vision.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/meet-the-experts-discerning-character-in-candidates-with-dr-chuck-coker-lifethrive/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:The Problem of P*rn Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Is porn a problem in your ministry? How would you know? A recent Barna study has shown that the number of Christians struggling with this sin is growing. The myth that “church members are less likely to have a problem with porn” tends to keep the subject out of church circles. Christians know that it’s wrong\, but they are often afraid to ask for help. And ministry leaders want to help\, but they aren’t sure how to address the issue. \n\n\n\nCreating a culture of hope where safety and transparency are available can help turn this “taboo topic” into a launchpad for healing. Featuring Dr. Dee Dee Mayer from the Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University\, join us on this webinar to engage an honest conversation regarding the impact of pornography in the church.   \n\n\n\nIn this 90 minute session\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nup to date statistics on the issue of pornography and its impact\n\n\n\nthe impact of hidden sins on life\, family\,  and relationships\n\n\n\nthe impact of pornography on culture\n\n\n\nthe consequences to the church of remaining silent \n\n\n\nstrategies for an effective ministry response both in the congregation and among your ministry leaders\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be free for ECAP Members and $20 for non-members.  \n\n\n\nEach registrant will recieve a FREE copy of Rescue Plan: Charting a Course to Restore Prisoners of Pornography by Jonathan Holmes and Deepak Reju. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Presenters:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDyonette “Dee Dee” Mayer is the Director of the RelateStrong program for the Boone Center for the Family. She is a licensed clinical social worker who has been in private practice for over twenty years specializing in treating couples\, women in leadership\, and families. \n\n\n\nShe earned a Doctor in Ministry from Azusa Pacific University studying healthy leadership in ministry contexts. She has over 20 years of experience providing organizational leadership and program management in academic and community health environments. She is passionate about supporting ministry leaders and congregations in developing strong and healthy relationships. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining the Boone Center for the Family\, Dee Dee served at Oaks Christian School as the Associate Head of School for Spiritual Life investing in spiritual formation and discipleship for youth and families. She also served as co-host for Movieguide TV supporting parents and families in making media-wise choices. \n\n\n\nDee Dee loves to help couples and individuals prepare their relationships for life and leadership as they build character\, cultivate healthy attachments\, and grow in compassion towards self and others. Dee Dee loves to teach through God’s word and encourage people towards a transformational relationship with Jesus Christ. She is a published author\, regular guest on national radio programs\, and a sought-after public speaker.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/the-problem-of-porn/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T160000
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SUMMARY:Trail Life Child & Youth Protection Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about abuse prevention and child & youth protection. 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\, grow in their knowledge of Christ\, and develop their character.  \n\n\n\nAt this child protection workshop you will learn the basics of child protection\, tap into helpful resources and find out how ECAP can come alongside your ministry to help you protect the least of these. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nRaise awareness for the importance of abuse prevention and child protection \n\n\n\nProvide ministry leaders with resources to assist them in prevention \n\n\n\nConnect with like-minded churches and ministries that value child safety\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff 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. He is an elder at Sunrise Community Church (EFCA) and owner of Lumino Global Consulting and Coaching. In addition to implementing child protection programs at several ministries\, his experience includes team building\, development/fundraising\, hospitality\, international relations\, strategic planning\, and revitalization. Jeff enjoys reading\, exploring\, and spending time with his wife Kristil and kid.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/trail-life-child-youth-protection-training/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T160000
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SUMMARY:Uncovering the Biggest Human Resource Risks and Opportunities Facing Ministries Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Human Resources is one of the fastest growing topics and issues facing Christian ministries in today’s ever-changing landscape of regulations and workforce dynamics. Over the last 2 years the team at C4 HR Solutions has met with hundreds of Churches\, Daycares\, and other Christian organizations uncovering some of the biggest human resource risks and opportunities facing their ministries today. During this talk\, Founder and CEO Brad Clatt will unpack the Top 10 findings from that research\, including taking a deep dive into some of today’s hottest topics\, like the recent federal salary threshold increases and job classification requirements; how to navigate the changing landscape of a ministry workforce (employees + volunteers); the Big 4 legal employment documents (what are they are why are they critical to protecting your ministry); why applications & reference checks are critical; some easy ways to increase employee engagement and building a team on fire for growth; and how to reduce net operating costs and employee burnout. \n\n\n\nThis event will be free for ECAP Members and $20 for non-members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Presenters:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrad Clatt is a Senior Executive with global operational andcommercial experience transforming businesses in both the Medical Device andFood/Beverage industries. He spent 25 years in a Fortune 600 company building\,restructuring\, and managing global manufacturing and technology businessesacross 5 continents. Today\, Brad leads the overall HR business strategy andtechnology development as CEO for C4 HR Solutions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToni Richins is aseasoned CHRO with over 30 years of human resources experience across multipleindustries specializing in HR systems\, organizational design\, employment law\,compliance\, and supporting businesses through transformative growth (Angie’sList and Lids). Toni has spent the better part of her career as a leader in theSoftware/Tech Industry and was recently recognized in 2022 as one of the Top 20Female CEO’s. Today\, Toni serves as Co-Founder and Chief HR Officer for C4 HRSolutions.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/uncovering-the-biggest-human-resource-risks-and-opportunities-facing-ministries-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T140000
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SUMMARY:Child Protection Training - New York\, NY
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled to Oct. 15 and will NO LONGER be held on the originally scheduled date of Oct. 3.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn more about abuse and child protection for ministry leaders. We believe that child protection is important for ministry leaders because every person is created in the image of God. Furthermore\, we believe that child protection is a matter of Great Commission significance and biblical stewardship. \n\n\n\nAt this child protection workshop you will learn the basics of child protection\, tap into helpful resources and find out how ECAP can come alongside your ministry to help you protect the least of these. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nRaise awareness for the importance of abuse prevention and child protection \n\n\n\nProvide ministry leaders with resources to assist them in prevention \n\n\n\nConnect with area churches and ministries that value child safety\n\n\n\n\nThis event is $25 for ECAP Members and $35 for non members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff 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. He is an elder at Sunrise Community Church (EFCA) and owner of Lumino Global Consulting and Coaching. In addition to implementing child protection programs at several ministries\, his experience includes team building\, development/fundraising\, hospitality\, international relations\, strategic planning\, and revitalization. Jeff enjoys reading\, exploring\, and spending time with his wife Kristil and kids.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/child-protection-training-new-york-ny/
LOCATION:Redeemer Presbyterian Church\, 150 W 83rd St.\, New York\, New York\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T150000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Experts: The Role of Parents in Abuse Prevention with Ryan Dobson
DESCRIPTION:The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) is committed to equipping parents\, churches\, and communities with the knowledge and resources necessary to protect the most vulnerable. In this session\, Ryan Dobson will delve into the crucial role parents play in preventing abuse and ensuring the security and well-being of their children. The discussion will cover strategies for identifying risks\, implementing safety plans\, and fostering open communication within families to safeguard against potential threats. \n\n\n\nRyan Dobson brings a wealth of experience and a deep personal commitment to this cause\, drawing from his extensive work with HomeSafe\, a church based seminar\, dedicated to empowering parents with practical tools for child protection. His approach is grounded in both his professional journey and the legacy of his father\, Dr. James Dobson\, a pioneering figure in family advocacy. This session is designed to provide parents with actionable steps to enhance the safety and security of their children in an increasingly complex world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Expert\n\n\n\nRyan Dobson is a parenting expert with a deep-rooted passion for child protection and abuse prevention. Growing up as the son of Dr. James Dobson\, the founder of Focus on the Family\, Ryan was instilled with the importance of security and family safety from an early age. This unique upbringing has given him a profound understanding of the challenges parents face in today’s world. \n\n\n\nTogether with his wife\, Laura Dobson\, Ryan co-hosts REBEL Parenting\, a podcast dedicated to uplifting families and marriages. They travel the country\, speaking at churches and addressing the growing concerns parents have about their children’s safety. In response to these concerns\, they founded HomeSafe\, a program designed to equip parents with the strategies and tools they need to protect their families from real dangers online\, at home\, and in public spaces. \n\n\n\nAn accomplished author of six best-selling books\, Ryan has reached more than one million people worldwide through his speaking engagements and appearances in major media outlets\, including FOX News Huckabee and The Wall Street Journal. Ryan and Laura reside in Colorado Springs with their two children.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/meet-the-experts-the-role-of-parents-in-abuse-prevention-with-ryan-dobson/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20240612T022654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T023003Z
UID:13651-1727190000-1727195400@ecap.net
SUMMARY:Board Practices that Protect Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Boards are called to protect their ministries from issues like leadership failure and child/client abuse. This session offers practical steps to attendees for strengthening their board to better guard the ministries untrusted to them.  \n\n\n\nOutcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nGrow in understanding the unique authority entrusted to boards to guard and protect their ministries\n\n\n\nEvaluate systems of accountability for governing boards and executive leadership and\n\n\n\nIdentify effective strategies for conflict resolution that strengthen the board as a cohesive team.\n\n\n\n\nEach attendee will recieve a copy of The Council by Gary Hoag\, Wesley Willmer\, and Gregory Henson published by ECFA. What does the Bible say about board governance? This often-asked question has puzzled board members for decades. The Council answers this question by starting with the Scriptures and ending with the Scriptures. \n\n\n\nThis event will be free for ECAP Members and $20 for non-members.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Presenters:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDyonette “Dee Dee” Mayer is the Director of the RelateStrong program for the Boone Center for the Family. She is a licensed clinical social worker who has been in private practice for over twenty years specializing in treating couples\, women in leadership\, and families. \n\n\n\nShe earned a Doctor in Ministry from Azusa Pacific University studying healthy leadership in ministry contexts. She has over 20 years of experience providing organizational leadership and program management in academic and community health environments. She is passionate about supporting ministry leaders and congregations in developing strong and healthy relationships. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining the Boone Center for the Family\, Dee Dee served at Oaks Christian School as the Associate Head of School for Spiritual Life investing in spiritual formation and discipleship for youth and families. She also served as co-host for Movieguide TV supporting parents and families in making media-wise choices. \n\n\n\nDee Dee loves to help couples and individuals prepare their relationships for life and leadership as they build character\, cultivate healthy attachments\, and grow in compassion towards self and others. Dee Dee loves to teach through God’s word and encourage people towards a transformational relationship with Jesus Christ. She is a published author\, regular guest on national radio programs\, and a sought-after public speaker. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Trotter currently serves with Josiah White’s\, an Indiana-based Christian non-profit organization serving children and families\, as the Vice President of Advancement\, overseeing Marketing\, Communications\, and Development. Kevin also serves as a lay pastor with Light City Bible Church\, a new church plant in Wabash\, IN. \n\n\n\nKevin began his professional career in 2000 as a police officer in Fishers\, Indiana. He was promoted to sergeant in 2007 and continued to serve Fishers Police until 2012. Before leaving the police department\, Kevin co-founded My Cyber Guardian Educational Services\, Inc.\, in Noblesville\, where he served as the full-time operations manager before moving his family to the Tampa Bay area in 2013 to be part of planting Harvest Bible Chapel in the Tampa community. In addition to launching this church in Tampa\, Kevin joined Bethany Christian Services of Florida where he most recently served as the executive director for Florida and Alabama. Kevin earned his Master of Science in Human Services from Walden University and his Bachelor of General Studies from Indiana University. \n\n\n\nKevin and his wife\, Misty\, have six children. They were licensed therapeutic foster parents in the state of Indiana and adopted three of their six children through Indiana’s foster care system. Kevin and Misty are passionate about Christ\, shepherding people and serving children and families.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/board-practices-that-protect-ministries/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20240201T222515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182341Z
UID:13139-1726912800-1726923600@ecap.net
SUMMARY:Safeguards for Kids Tour - Broadcast Live from Dallas Baptist University
DESCRIPTION:1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. What can Christians do to change these disturbing facts? \n\n\n\nJulie Lowe argues that Christians must lead the way in prevention and response measures to keep kids safe and to respond with the hope of the gospel. Julie is a licensed professional counselor who brings over twenty years of counseling experience to help equip parents to become aware of this issue\, and equip their children to recognize\, respond\, and report immoral behavior from an adult. \n\n\n\nSafeguards 4 Kids will help parents and caregivers to have wisdom and discernment in parenting\, and will teach them how to have age-appropriate conversations with their kids about abuse and threats. In addition to Julie’s presentation\, we will also have mini-talks addressing human trafficking and internet safety for kids. \n\n\n\nJoin us\, so that you can safeguard your kids and equip them with the wisdom necessary to navigate a fallen world. \n\n\n\n\n\nChildcare is not provided at this event. With the exception of nursing infants\, children are not permitted due to PG content and limited capacity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Lowe\n\n\n\nis a former faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). She holds an MA in counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary. She is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-two years of counseling experience. She has extensive experience with marriage\, women’s issues\, sexual abuse\, body image issues\, parenting\, and child maltreatment issues\, and regularly speaks on these topics. Julie is a registered play therapist and has developed a play therapy office and resources to serve families and youth. She is trained in leading mandated reporter trainings and provides numerous trainings on child sexual abuse. Julie has a registered therapy dog that she works with both professionally and on a volunteer basis. Visit https://julielowe.org. \n\n\n\nHuman Trafficking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHuman sex trafficking is the exploitation of a person for profit and the trauma it leaves in its wake is devastating. There are many myths associated with human trafficking and those myths distract us from what is really happening to our children right under our noses.  Every day in almost every city in America children are being sold for sex and we can stop it. In this session you will learn what human trafficking looks like in our country and what our response should be. You  We will cover ways to protect children and wrap around those in our communities with specific vulnerabilities. Ending sex trafficking is possible and it all starts with education.  \n\n\n\nOnline Safety\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike any tool\, the internet and our digital devices can be used for good and ill. Parents and caregivers should be on the front lines to protect children and youth from online threats and exploitation. Learn how to stay alert to virtual dangers and how to put measures in place to keep kids safe online. \n\n\n\nTeach safety\, supervise young children\, review games and apps\, adjust privacy settings\, warn about online dangers\, be alert to signs of abuse\, identify safe adults\, report incidents to the authorities. \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafeguards\n\n\n\nBecause children are vulnerable\, they need to be protected. After more than two decades as a family counselor\, Julie Lowe has seen how important it is to help parents and caregivers think wisely and biblically about the dangers children face. Instead of living in fear or denial\, parents and caregivers can equip children to assess people and situations and model for them how to live by faith in a world where evil exists. \n\n\n\nLowe helps parents and caregivers teach the safety skills that will help protect their children from mistreatment\, unsafe situations\, violence\, bullying\, cyber-crimes\, predatory behavior\, sexting\, abuse\, and other kinds of danger that they might encounter. The safety skills that are needed at every stage—preschool\, elementary-age\, teens\, and college-bound—are discussed and applied in an age-appropriate way. \n\n\n\nSafeguards provides tools\, skills\, and resources to help when faced with uncomfortable\, challenging\, or dangerous situations. Instead of growing more anxious\, parents and caregivers can grow in a biblical understanding of the type of dangers and issues children and young people might face\, learn how to instill confidence and conviction in responding to new or fearful situations\, and distinguish safe vs. unsafe people and situations.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/safeguards-for-kids-tour-broadcast-live-from-dallas-baptist-university/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20240209T001114Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguards for Kids Tour - Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Located at Dallas Baptist University in the Pilgrim Chapel\, the main chapel on campus. \n\n\n\nOpportunities to win raffle prizes including a $400 SeaWorld gift card!* Free resources! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. What can Christians do to change these disturbing facts? \n\n\n\nJulie Lowe argues that Christians must lead the way in prevention and response measures to keep kids safe and to respond with the hope of the gospel. Julie is a licensed professional counselor who brings over twenty years of counseling experience to help equip parents to become aware of this issue\, and equip their children to recognize\, respond\, and report immoral behavior from an adult. \n\n\n\nSafeguards 4 Kids will help parents and caregivers to have wisdom and discernment in parenting\, and will teach them how to have age-appropriate conversations with their kids about abuse and threats. In addition to Julie’s presentation\, we will also have mini-talks addressing human trafficking and internet safety for kids. \n\n\n\nJoin us\, so that you can safeguard your kids and equip them with the wisdom necessary to navigate a fallen world. \n\n\n\nThis event is $10 in advance and $20 at the door. Each attendee will receive a copy of Safeguards by Julie Lowe! Read more about Safeguards below. \n\n\n\n\n\nChildcare is not provided at this event. With the exception of nursing infants\, children are not permitted due to PG content and limited capacity. \n\n\n\n*Must be present to win. Excludes virtual events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Lowe\n\n\n\nis a former faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). She holds an MA in counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary. She is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-two years of counseling experience. She has extensive experience with marriage\, women’s issues\, sexual abuse\, body image issues\, parenting\, and child maltreatment issues\, and regularly speaks on these topics. Julie is a registered play therapist and has developed a play therapy office and resources to serve families and youth. She is trained in leading mandated reporter trainings and provides numerous trainings on child sexual abuse. Julie has a registered therapy dog that she works with both professionally and on a volunteer basis. Visit https://julielowe.org. \n\n\n\nHuman Trafficking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHuman sex trafficking is the exploitation of a person for profit and the trauma it leaves in its wake is devastating. There are many myths associated with human trafficking and those myths distract us from what is really happening to our children right under our noses.  Every day in almost every city in America children are being sold for sex and we can stop it. In this session you will learn what human trafficking looks like in our country and what our response should be. You  We will cover ways to protect children and wrap around those in our communities with specific vulnerabilities. Ending sex trafficking is possible and it all starts with education.  \n\n\n\nOnline Safety\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike any tool\, the internet and our digital devices can be used for good and ill. Parents and caregivers should be on the front lines to protect children and youth from online threats and exploitation. Learn how to stay alert to virtual dangers and how to put measures in place to keep kids safe online. \n\n\n\nTeach safety\, supervise young children\, review games and apps\, adjust privacy settings\, warn about online dangers\, be alert to signs of abuse\, identify safe adults\, report incidents to the authorities. \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafeguards\n\n\n\nBecause children are vulnerable\, they need to be protected. After more than two decades as a family counselor\, Julie Lowe has seen how important it is to help parents and caregivers think wisely and biblically about the dangers children face. Instead of living in fear or denial\, parents and caregivers can equip children to assess people and situations and model for them how to live by faith in a world where evil exists. \n\n\n\nLowe helps parents and caregivers teach the safety skills that will help protect their children from mistreatment\, unsafe situations\, violence\, bullying\, cyber-crimes\, predatory behavior\, sexting\, abuse\, and other kinds of danger that they might encounter. The safety skills that are needed at every stage—preschool\, elementary-age\, teens\, and college-bound—are discussed and applied in an age-appropriate way. \n\n\n\nSafeguards provides tools\, skills\, and resources to help when faced with uncomfortable\, challenging\, or dangerous situations. Instead of growing more anxious\, parents and caregivers can grow in a biblical understanding of the type of dangers and issues children and young people might face\, learn how to instill confidence and conviction in responding to new or fearful situations\, and distinguish safe vs. unsafe people and situations.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/safeguards-for-kids-tour-dallas/
LOCATION:Dallas Baptist University (Pilgrim Chapel) 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas\, TX United States
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20240713T025151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T025731Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Child Discipleship Forum
DESCRIPTION:This event\, organized by ECAP Affiliate Member\, Awana\, has both in-person and online attendance options! \n\n\n\nWhy should you come to the 2024 Child Discipleship Forum?\n\n\n\nThere is no better place to engage in the timely topics relevant to the children in our churches and communities we serve. At CDF\, you’ll learn how to develop a culture of child discipleship in your church. You don’t want to miss hearing from our 16 biblically sound leaders who work\, lead and think deeply in the areas of theology\, apologetics\, gender/sexuality\, ecclesiology\, technology\, anthropology\, ministry and more. We curate these voices to help you lead and disciple the next generation to form lasting faith in Jesus\, no matter the culture or context. \n\n\n\nHear from experts on biblically discipling kids through the issues they’re facing in today’s culture.\n\n\n\n\nBringing a Biblical understanding of gender and sexuality to children living in an “anything goes” world\n\n\n\nNavigating the epidemic of loneliness that is isolating children and families in our churches\n\n\n\nThe porn pandemic and how it forms the identities and expectations of girls\n\n\n\nCultural apologetics and making room for tough questions even among the youngest of us\n\n\n\nGaining perspective as to how technology is malforming the youngest of hearts and minds\n\n\n\nReawakening a love for Biblical orthodoxy in a culture of compromise\n\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Awana\n\n\n\nFrom its roots in mid-week children’s ministry\, Awana has become a leader in global child and youth discipleship\, providing curriculum and leader equipping in 135 countries. Awana partners with ministries like Compassion International\, World Vision\, and numerous denominations in over 78\,000 churches\, engaging more than 6.4 million children and students weekly.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/2024-child-discipleship-forum/
LOCATION:Rolling Hills Community Church\, 1810 Columbia Ave\, Franklin\, Tennessee\, 37064\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20240610T191526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T195004Z
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SUMMARY:Risk Management & Insurance for Ministries Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to navigate the topics of risk management and insurance for your ministry.  \n\n\n\nFounded by Arthur J. Gallagher in Chicago in 1927\, Gallagher has grown to be one of the leading insurance brokerage\, risk management\, and HR & benefits consulting companies in the world. Since 1927\, Gallagher has been working together with clients to find effective solutions to their challenges. \n\n\n\nGallagher’s core values are core to its culture. Passionate service\, strategic innovation\, and ethical behavior form the basis of how they do business — The Gallagher Way. All with one purpose: To help you face your future with confidence. \n\n\n\n\nAt Gallagher\, we believe that providing insurance\, risk management and business consulting services means being there to see you through every challenge\, every decision\, every step of the way. In an ever-changing world\, we still believe in the power of the simplest things: like having a partner by your side. \nhttps://www.ajg.com/us/about-us/our-purpose/\n\n\n\nThis event will be free for ECAP Members and $20 for non-members. All attendees will recieve a copy of The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Risk Management\, by John Murphy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Presenters:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Persuitti is Global Managing Director of Gallagher’s Religious and Nonprofit Practices. For 20 years now he has led this specialized group of consultants\, claims administrators and brokers.   Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is growing as the world’s third largest broker of insurance\, consulting and risk management services with over 34\,000 employees with more than 800 locations. In this specialized third sector area\, Gallagher works with more than 24\,000 nonprofits\, from the very small to large entities with dozens to hundreds of locations.  Gallagher is a vast internal network of capabilities from search consulting to captive formation and ongoing administration to claims administration to retirement plan design and investments\, technology and analytics to brokerage of both benefits and property & casualty. There is no financial services organization that touches more nonprofits than Gallagher across the world! \n\n\n\nFor almost 20 years now at Gallagher Peter has been a thought leader and collaborator\, working internal to foster innovation\, connections and learnings while externally engaging clients and prospects in capacity building and collaboration.  Formerly\, Peter was a leader of nonprofits with Munich RE\, among the largest reinsurers in the world. He has also held leadership positions in boarding schools\, universities and healthcare foundations. He is a founding Trustee of Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart in Princeton\, NJ and serves on the CLA Advisory Council. \n\n\n\nPeter received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Scranton\, and advanced degrees from the Ohio State University. As a Classicist\, he has held academic fellowships abroad in Rome\, Italy and Athens\, Greece and has over 40 years of experience in the broader nonprofit field. He also completed the Marketing Development Program at Electronic Data Systems in Dallas\, Texas. \n\n\n\nHe lives in Minneapolis area with his wife and they are the proud parents of two sons and now two granddaughters\, all living in the Twin Cities.  His wife has a career as an advocate for the developmentally disabled and strategist for maximizing learning. One of their sons was adopted from Romania in 1990 and he is thriving as a spectrum young man and classical pianist. The other works as an economist for one of the largest and relatively newer foundations – Margaret A Cargill Philanthropies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Murphy is an Executive Program Administrator for Risk Program Administrators\, a subsidiary of Gallagher\, with a focus and passion for serving the faith-based nonprofit sector. In his role\, John helps nonprofit associations create\, implement\, and administer their own Risk Financing Programs. Previously\, John spent 11 years working with nonprofits as the managing director of insurance sales for GuideStone Financial Resources in Dallas\, Texas. GuideStone is one of the nation’s largest financial services nonprofits\, wholly owned and controlled by the Southern Baptist Convention. While at GuideStone\, John led the sales and retention efforts for a fast-growing property and casualty agency and a self-funded employee benefits program with 5\,000 affiliated nonprofit clients. \n\n\n\n John has his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Auburn University\, his MBA from Dallas Baptist University\, and has been a licensed insurance agent since 2010. He has extensive experience working with trustee boards\, volunteer leaders\, and other nonprofit leaders. He served as a summer camp counselor while in college and has volunteered in various capacities working with youth and the special needs population. \n\n\n\n John is married to Brittany\, and they will celebrate 15 years of marriage this September. They live in Frisco\, Texas\, and have a French bulldog and a grey cat that they consider their children. John’s first book\, “The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Risk Management\,” released in January of 2024\, was written to help new risk managers who serve in leadership roles at nonprofits understand the basic tools to steward their responsibilities well. \n\n\n\nJohn’s passion comes from both his devotion to his faith and being the son of a missionary and pastor. He served with his dad in ministry and learned firsthand about the struggles nonprofit leaders face when trying to accomplish their missions while managing risk. John enjoys playing golf\, traveling\, and mentoring next-generation leaders. He is active in his church and passionate about seeing impact-driven organizations fulfill their mission.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/risk-management-insurance-for-ministries-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T120000
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SUMMARY:Child Protection Training - Louisville\, KY
DESCRIPTION:Lunch will be provided. \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn more about abuse and child protection for ministry leaders. We believe that child protection is important for ministry leaders because every person is created in the image of God. Furthermore\, we believe that child protection is a matter of Great Commission significance and biblical stewardship. \n\n\n\nAt this child protection workshop you will learn the basics of child protection\, tap into helpful resources and find out how ECAP can come alongside your ministry to help you protect the least of these. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nRaise awareness for the importance of abuse prevention and child protection \n\n\n\nProvide ministry leaders with resources to assist them in prevention \n\n\n\nConnect with area churches and ministries that value child safety\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff 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. He is an elder at Sunrise Community Church (EFCA) and owner of Lumino Global Consulting and Coaching. In addition to implementing child protection programs at several ministries\, his experience includes team building\, development/fundraising\, hospitality\, international relations\, strategic planning\, and revitalization. Jeff enjoys reading\, exploring\, and spending time with his wife Kristil and kid. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCindy Coffee serves on the staff of Southeast Christian Church\, located in Louisville\, Kentucky\, as General Counsel and a Public Spokesperson. Prior to joining the church staff in 2001\, Cindee was a partner at Stites & Harbison with a practice focused on general corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. Cindee is married to Bill Coffee and they have two married daughters with their families serving as missionaries. Cindee serves on the boards of Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability\, BsideU for Life\, and Access Justice\, and recently served on the legal advisory team for Evangelical Child Abuse Prevention. In her free time she enjoys walking\, reading\, playing competitive bridge and theatre.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/child-protection-training-louisville-ky/
LOCATION:Southeast Christian Church\, 920 Blankenbaker Pkwy\, Louisville\, KY\, 40243\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20240418T033820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T174915Z
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SUMMARY:Child Protection Training - Miami\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Lunch will be provided. \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn more about abuse and child protection for ministry leaders. We believe that child protection is important for ministry leaders because every person is created in the image of God. Furthermore\, we believe that child protection is a matter of Great Commission significance and biblical stewardship. \n\n\n\nAt this child protection workshop you will learn the basics of child protection\, tap into helpful resources and find out how ECAP can come alongside your ministry to help you protect the least of these. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nRaise awareness for the importance of abuse prevention and child protection \n\n\n\nProvide ministry leaders with resources to assist them in prevention \n\n\n\nConnect with area churches and ministries that value child safety\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff 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. He is an elder at Sunrise Community Church (EFCA) and owner of Lumino Global Consulting and Coaching. In addition to implementing child protection programs at several ministries\, his experience includes team building\, development/fundraising\, hospitality\, international relations\, strategic planning\, and revitalization. Jeff enjoys reading\, exploring\, and spending time with his wife Kristil and kid.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/child-protection-training-miami-fl-2/
LOCATION:Christ Journey Church\, 624 Anastasia Ave\, Coral Gables\, Florida\, 33134\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T150000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Experts: Building Trust in Ministries with Jake Lapp\, ECFA
DESCRIPTION:The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability endeavors to enhance trust in Christ-centered churches and ministries. How organizations treat financial transparency\, board governance\, and stewarding charitable gifts can create trust with their donors or break it irreparably. In today’s world\, demonstrating trustworthiness is more important than ever in effectively reaching the world for Christ. ECFA exists to help enhance that trust through their accreditation program.  \n\n\n\nECFA has multiplied from 150 pioneering charter members in 1979 to a diverse group of over 2\,700 accredited members today\, representing churches and ministries of all sizes and types that impact an estimated 2 billion people globally each year. These churches and ministries are committed\, in the spirit of 2 Corinthians 8:21\, to being accountable to God privately and publicly transparent to donors and the world. \n\n\n\nNo ministry is perfect. ECFA certainly doesn’t claim perfection. But while integrity doesn’t equal perfection\, it also doesn’t mean we’re off the hook. It means coming back and finding our identity in Christ and caring enough to do the hard work toward high standards that honor God. That’s the hard work that ECFA’s members and staff are committed to daily. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Expert\n\n\n\nJake Lapp serves ECFA as Vice President of Member Accountability\, where he works mainly with current ECFA members in maintaining compliance with ECFA Standards. Jake enjoys getting to work with members through the annual renewal process\, the Standards Check-in program\, formal compliance reviews\, and answering questions regarding compliance with ECFA Standards and best practices. \n\n\n\nJake joined the ECFA team after working in public accounting and denominational leadership. Jake values the opportunity to work closely with ministries and churches of all sizes as they seek to enhance trust in their organization.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/meet-the-experts-building-trust-in-ministries-with-jake-lapp-ecfa/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
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SUMMARY:Safeguards for Kids Tour - Alexandria\, VA
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities to win raffle prizes including a family membership to the Museum of the Bible for 1 year (valued at $230)* Free resources! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. What can Christians do to change these disturbing facts? \n\n\n\nJulie Lowe argues that Christians must lead the way in prevention and response measures to keep kids safe and to respond with the hope of the gospel. Julie is a licensed professional counselor who brings over twenty years of counseling experience to help equip parents to become aware of this issue\, and equip their children to recognize\, respond\, and report immoral behavior from an adult. \n\n\n\nSafeguards 4 Kids will help parents and caregivers to have wisdom and discernment in parenting\, and will teach them how to have age-appropriate conversations with their kids about abuse and threats. In addition to Julie’s presentation\, we will also have mini-talks addressing human trafficking and internet safety for kids. \n\n\n\nJoin us\, so that you can safeguard your kids and equip them with the wisdom necessary to navigate a fallen world. \n\n\n\nThis event is $10 in advance and $20 at the door. Each attendee will receive a copy of Safeguards by Julie Lowe! Read more about Safeguards below. \n\n\n\n\n\nChildcare is not provided at this event. With the exception of nursing infants\, children are not permitted due to PG content and limited capacity. \n\n\n\n*Must be present to win. Excludes virtual events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Lowe\n\n\n\nis a former faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). She holds an MA in counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary. She is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-two years of counseling experience. She has extensive experience with marriage\, women’s issues\, sexual abuse\, body image issues\, parenting\, and child maltreatment issues\, and regularly speaks on these topics. Julie is a registered play therapist and has developed a play therapy office and resources to serve families and youth. She is trained in leading mandated reporter trainings and provides numerous trainings on child sexual abuse. Julie has a registered therapy dog that she works with both professionally and on a volunteer basis. Visit https://julielowe.org. \n\n\n\nHuman Trafficking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHuman sex trafficking is the exploitation of a person for profit and the trauma it leaves in its wake is devastating. There are many myths associated with human trafficking and those myths distract us from what is really happening to our children right under our noses.  Every day in almost every city in America children are being sold for sex and we can stop it. In this session you will learn what human trafficking looks like in our country and what our response should be. You  We will cover ways to protect children and wrap around those in our communities with specific vulnerabilities. Ending sex trafficking is possible and it all starts with education.  \n\n\n\nOnline Safety\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike any tool\, the internet and our digital devices can be used for good and ill. Parents and caregivers should be on the front lines to protect children and youth from online threats and exploitation. Learn how to stay alert to virtual dangers and how to put measures in place to keep kids safe online. \n\n\n\nTeach safety\, supervise young children\, review games and apps\, adjust privacy settings\, warn about online dangers\, be alert to signs of abuse\, identify safe adults\, report incidents to the authorities. \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafeguards\n\n\n\nBecause children are vulnerable\, they need to be protected. After more than two decades as a family counselor\, Julie Lowe has seen how important it is to help parents and caregivers think wisely and biblically about the dangers children face. Instead of living in fear or denial\, parents and caregivers can equip children to assess people and situations and model for them how to live by faith in a world where evil exists. \n\n\n\nLowe helps parents and caregivers teach the safety skills that will help protect their children from mistreatment\, unsafe situations\, violence\, bullying\, cyber-crimes\, predatory behavior\, sexting\, abuse\, and other kinds of danger that they might encounter. The safety skills that are needed at every stage—preschool\, elementary-age\, teens\, and college-bound—are discussed and applied in an age-appropriate way. \n\n\n\nSafeguards provides tools\, skills\, and resources to help when faced with uncomfortable\, challenging\, or dangerous situations. Instead of growing more anxious\, parents and caregivers can grow in a biblical understanding of the type of dangers and issues children and young people might face\, learn how to instill confidence and conviction in responding to new or fearful situations\, and distinguish safe vs. unsafe people and situations.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/safeguards-for-kids-tour-washington-dc-metro/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Alexandria\, 2932 King St\, Alexandria\, Virginia\, 22302\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T130000
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SUMMARY:Child Protection Training - Northern Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Lunch will be provided. \n\n\n\nHosted by NorthStar Church Network. \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn more about abuse and child protection for ministry leaders. We believe that child protection is important for ministry leaders because every person is created in the image of God. Furthermore\, we believe that child protection is a matter of Great Commission significance and biblical stewardship. \n\n\n\nAt this child protection workshop you will learn the basics of child protection\, tap into helpful resources and find out how ECAP can come alongside your ministry to help you protect the least of these. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nRaise awareness for the importance of abuse prevention and child protection \n\n\n\nProvide ministry leaders with resources to assist them in prevention \n\n\n\nConnect with area churches and ministries that value child safety\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsor: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff 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. He is an elder at Sunrise Community Church (EFCA) and owner of Lumino Global Consulting and Coaching. In addition to implementing child protection programs at several ministries\, his experience includes team building\, development/fundraising\, hospitality\, international relations\, strategic planning\, and revitalization. Jeff enjoys reading\, exploring\, and spending time with his wife Kristil and kids. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Showers co-founded Simms Showers\, a Baltimore\, Maryland-based law firm\, in 2002 as a principal partner and now heads up the firm’s new Northern Virginia/Metropolitan D.C. office. His practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation and church\, nonprofit\, and business law. Showers regularly handles numerous lawsuits for and against churches\, nonprofits\, and small businesses. He also provides guidance on a variety of matters\, including risk management\, tax exemption\, land use\, and employment issues to defend against current or future legal liability. \n\n\n\nShowers has served hundreds of churches\, denominations\, and nonprofits nationwide throughout his career\, including the Southern Baptist Convention\, the Assemblies of God\, the Presbyterian Church of America\, Americans United for Life\, and Youth With a Mission. Prior to entering private practice in 1989\, Showers served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General and served as Executive Director of the National Obscenity Enforcement Unit (NOEU)\, later called the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS)\, within the US Department of Justice. \n\n\n\nShowers sits on numerous boards. He serves as past president on the national board of directors of Christian Legal Society\, and as chairman of Gateway Community Church. He previously served as a member of the Southern Baptist Convention’s executive committee. \n\n\n\nShowers earned his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1980. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in 1977.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/child-protection-training-alexandria-va/
LOCATION:Grace Baptist Church\, 14242 Spriggs Rd\, Woodbridge\, Virginia\, 22193\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T163000
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SUMMARY:Raising the Standard of Care for Leaders Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Healthy leadership is crucial to ministry effectiveness and trust. Join ECFA’s President & CEO Michael Martin\, as he shares the importance of investing in leader care based on biblical principles. You will be equipped with practical insights on why the holistic integrity of leaders is vital to ministry flourishing and how boards and leaders can be proactive in supporting healthy leadership. We believe that good and godly governance is the foundation for Christ-centered ministries to build trust through transparency and integrity. Learn more about ECFA’s new leadership standard. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is designed for Christian ministry leaders\, boards\, elders\, deacons\, trustees\, and anyone that cares about healthy Christian leadership that glorified God. \n\n\n\nThis event will be free for ECAP Members and $20 for non-members. \n\n\n\nEach attendee with recieve a FREE copy of The Council: A Biblical Perspective on Board Governance by Gary G. Hoag\, Wesley K. Willmer\, Gregory J. Henson. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Presenter:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Martin became ECFA’s President and CEO in 2020. Both an attorney and a CPA\, he had previously served on ECFA staff for nine years\, most recently as Executive Vice President. \n\n\n\nAn accomplished communicator\, Michael has written on both scholarly and popular levels. His authorship is probably best known from the annual Minister’s Tax & Financial Guide and the Church and Nonprofit Tax & Financial Guide\, both of which he co-authored with former ECFA President Dan Busby\, beginning with the 2013 editions. \n\n\n\nMichael is passionate about helping churches and Christ-centered ministries maintain high standards of financial integrity through ECFA membership\, as well as through addressing legal and tax-related issues. He is a frequent speaker on ECFA’s webinars\, videos\, and podcasts\, as well as a regular contributor to ECFA’s library of ebooks and other written publications. \n\n\n\nHe has spoken at numerous conferences and workshops across the country\, and he has served as a guest on webinars\, videos\, and podcasts for numerous Christ-centered ministries and churches. \n\n\n\nMichael lives in Winchester\, Virginia\, with his wife and four daughters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough accreditation\, ECFA serves as an accountability partner to Christ-centered organizations that voluntarily apply for membership and continue to faithfully demonstrate their commitment to ECFA’s Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™ focused on board governance\, financial management\, and stewardship. \n\n\n\nECFA helps their accredited members maintain high standards and make their financial practices and activities transparent to the public\, which significantly enhances their credibility and support among their current and future donors.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/raising-the-standard-of-care-for-leaders-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20240208T235119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T200657Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguards for Kids Tour - Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities to win raffle prizes including a $400 SeaWorld gift card!* Free resources! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. What can Christians do to change these disturbing facts? \n\n\n\nJulie Lowe argues that Christians must lead the way in prevention and response measures to keep kids safe and to respond with the hope of the gospel. Julie is a licensed professional counselor who brings over twenty years of counseling experience to help equip parents to become aware of this issue\, and equip their children to recognize\, respond\, and report immoral behavior from an adult. \n\n\n\nSafeguards 4 Kids will help parents and caregivers to have wisdom and discernment in parenting\, and will teach them how to have age-appropriate conversations with their kids about abuse and threats. In addition to Julie’s presentation\, we will also have mini-talks addressing human trafficking and internet safety for kids. \n\n\n\nJoin us\, so that you can safeguard your kids and equip them with the wisdom necessary to navigate a fallen world. \n\n\n\nThis event is $10 in advance and $20 at the door. Each attendee will receive a copy of Safeguards by Julie Lowe! Read more about Safeguards below.+$5 for an optional add-on for lunch and a Q&A with Julie Lowe. \n\n\n\n\n\nChildcare is not provided at this event. With the exception of nursing infants\, children are not permitted due to PG content and limited capacity. \n\n\n\n*Must be present to win. Excludes virtual events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Lowe\n\n\n\nis a former faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). She holds an MA in counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary. She is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-two years of counseling experience. She has extensive experience with marriage\, women’s issues\, sexual abuse\, body image issues\, parenting\, and child maltreatment issues\, and regularly speaks on these topics. Julie is a registered play therapist and has developed a play therapy office and resources to serve families and youth. She is trained in leading mandated reporter trainings and provides numerous trainings on child sexual abuse. Julie has a registered therapy dog that she works with both professionally and on a volunteer basis. Visit https://julielowe.org. \n\n\n\nHuman Trafficking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHuman sex trafficking is the exploitation of a person for profit and the trauma it leaves in its wake is devastating. There are many myths associated with human trafficking and those myths distract us from what is really happening to our children right under our noses.  Every day in almost every city in America children are being sold for sex and we can stop it. In this session you will learn what human trafficking looks like in our country and what our response should be. You  We will cover ways to protect children and wrap around those in our communities with specific vulnerabilities. Ending sex trafficking is possible and it all starts with education.  \n\n\n\nOnline Safety\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike any tool\, the internet and our digital devices can be used for good and ill. Parents and caregivers should be on the front lines to protect children and youth from online threats and exploitation. Learn how to stay alert to virtual dangers and how to put measures in place to keep kids safe online. \n\n\n\nTeach safety\, supervise young children\, review games and apps\, adjust privacy settings\, warn about online dangers\, be alert to signs of abuse\, identify safe adults\, report incidents to the authorities. \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafeguards\n\n\n\nBecause children are vulnerable\, they need to be protected. After more than two decades as a family counselor\, Julie Lowe has seen how important it is to help parents and caregivers think wisely and biblically about the dangers children face. Instead of living in fear or denial\, parents and caregivers can equip children to assess people and situations and model for them how to live by faith in a world where evil exists. \n\n\n\nLowe helps parents and caregivers teach the safety skills that will help protect their children from mistreatment\, unsafe situations\, violence\, bullying\, cyber-crimes\, predatory behavior\, sexting\, abuse\, and other kinds of danger that they might encounter. The safety skills that are needed at every stage—preschool\, elementary-age\, teens\, and college-bound—are discussed and applied in an age-appropriate way. \n\n\n\nSafeguards provides tools\, skills\, and resources to help when faced with uncomfortable\, challenging\, or dangerous situations. Instead of growing more anxious\, parents and caregivers can grow in a biblical understanding of the type of dangers and issues children and young people might face\, learn how to instill confidence and conviction in responding to new or fearful situations\, and distinguish safe vs. unsafe people and situations.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/safeguards-for-kids-tour-tampa/
LOCATION:South Tampa Fellowship Ballast Point Campus\, 5101 Bayshore Boulevard\, Tampa\, Florida\, 33611\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T163000
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SUMMARY:Handling Allegations in a Ministry: Responses and Investigations Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Receiving an allegation of some kind of misconduct is always a shock and may trigger a crisis situation. The end goal will be to bring peace and healing\, but it may be a long journey. This talk will provide principles on how to respond initially\, what plans to put in place\, and how to evaluate if an investigation is needed. Then it walks through how to plan and execute a good investigation\, addressing some practical and legal concerns. This may include “red flags\,” who should conduct an investigation\, and to what extent legal counsel and other experts may be needed. A correct approach will help avoid serious mistakes\, minimize damage\, and prepare the organization to provide healing to people harmed. An investigation is designed to uncover truth\, but the goal should be for the truth to be used for repentance and healing. \n\n\n\nThis event will be free for ECAP Members and $20 for non-members. All attendees will receive a copy of Theresa Sidebotham’s book Handling Allegations in a Ministry: Responses and Investigations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors for this event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Presenter:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheresa Sidebotham assists organizations in the U.S. and internationally\, with a special focus on employment law\, religious and nonprofit law\, and child safety. She advises on numerous misconduct investigations. She is also the founder of Telios Law PLLC. Theresa was mentored by judges at the Colorado Court of Appeals and worked at a large law firm serving religious institutions and doing general litigation before opening Telios Law. She has since gone on to represent a variety of businesses\, ministries\, churches\, and individual clients in matters ranging from child protection to employment to civil rights and more. Her cross-cultural experience helps her serve ministries and businesses well\, particularly in negotiating employment problems and conducting internal investigations into misconduct allegations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Handling Allegations In Ministry: Responses and Investigations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA church office worker complains about romantic advances made by a married pastor. What do you do? Parents in your congregation accuse a teenage boy of touching their daughter inappropriately. How should you handle it? A woman in your ministry files a sexual harassment complaint about a male coworker\, which turns into a confusing he said/she said clash. How can you determine the truth? \n\n\n\nAllegations of harm must be taken seriously. The health and reputation of the organization\, the potential victim\, and the accused are at stake. How do you go about investigating in a proper and godly way? \n\n\n\nThis handbook helps pastors\, ministry leaders\, board members\, and HR professionals navigate the process of response and investigation\, which may require outside expertise. With clear and practical guidance\, this book will show you how to: \n\n\n\n\nRespond to complaints and make appropriate reports\n\n\n\nListen to and protect those who may have been harmed\n\n\n\nCreate a fair process and communicate it appropriately\n\n\n\nTake responsibility and restore those who have been harmed
URL:https://ecap.net/event/handling-allegations-in-a-ministry-responses-and-investigations-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20240221T190848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T154508Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Child Protection Cohort
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ecap.net/cohort/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20240418T024034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T144012Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma & Abuse in the Church: A Biblical Response
DESCRIPTION:Stories like Mars Hill\, Willow Creek\, Harvest Bible Chapel and more demonstrate that we can’t assume church is a safe place\, even despite our best intentions. Pastors and leaders must seek to protect the flock entrusted to them and promote healing for those affected by physical\, sexual\, emotional\, or religious trauma. \n\n\n\nA 2019 Lifeway Study revealed that 10% of Protestant churchgoers under 35 have left a church because they felt sexual misconduct was not taken seriously. Almost half (44%) of Protestant churchgoers said they have been victims of sexual misconduct\, with 12% of those saying the misconduct happened at church. In order to reach the next generation\, pastors must be equipped to deal with the problem of abuse and lead their congregations to love and care for survivors. \n\n\n\nGospel Care Collective and ECAP have partnered together to host a discussion aimed to provide a biblical response to this critical issue. The panel will be composed of experts from various fields\, including pastoral ministry\, theology\, and counseling. We will seek to provide a Christian perspective on the nature of trauma and abuse\, the process of restoration and healing\, and our responsibility in abuse prevention. This discussion is sure to provide valuable insights for both individuals and churches alike.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/trauma-abuse-in-the-church-a-biblical-response-2/
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20240426T181418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T161744Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Experts: Supporting Survivors with Amber Privett
DESCRIPTION:Amber Privett\, a specialist in trauma therapy\, will join us on Meet the Experts as we explore the crucial role of the church and ministry in supporting survivors of sexual abuse. In this session\, we’ll delve into practical strategies and compassionate approaches for creating safe spaces within our churches. In supporting survivors we want them to feel heard\, validated\, and supported in their healing journey in their churches. Drawing from both psychological expertise and Christian principles\, we’ll discuss the importance of trauma-informed care\, boundaries\, confidentiality\, and the power of empathy in fostering a culture of healing and restoration. This webinar offers valuable guidance for ministering to survivors of sexual abuse and fostering a compassionate\, understanding\, and hopeful community. Whether you’re a pastor\, a volunteer\, or a concerned member of the Body\, there is something for you to learn. Please join us for this important discussion! \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Expert\n\n\n\nAmber 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.  \n\n\n\nWhile 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.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/meet-the-experts-supporting-survivors-with-amber-privett/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:ECAP Annual Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ECAP members\, join us for our Virtual Annual Member Meeting! \n\n\n\nThis brief online event will be an opportunity for you to catch up on all things ECAP-related. Because ECAP is a membership-based network of organizations that care about child safety\, we want you to know about some things ECAP has been up to in the past year. Hear from several of our leaders and board members as we discuss the impact ECAP is having\, and the trends we are seeing in the child safety and abuse prevention landscape for ministries. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of our time together.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/ecap-annual-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20240113T061642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T191836Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguards for Kids Tour - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by TRUTH 78: Discipleship for the joy of the next generations. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. What can Christians do to change these disturbing facts? \n\n\n\nJulie Lowe argues that Christians must lead the way in prevention and response measures to keep kids safe and to respond with the hope of the gospel. Julie is a licensed professional counselor who brings over twenty years of counseling experience to help equip parents to become aware of this issue\, and equip their children to recognize\, respond\, and report immoral behavior from an adult. \n\n\n\nSafeguards 4 Kids will help parents and caregivers to have wisdom and discernment in parenting\, and will teach them how to have age-appropriate conversations with their kids about abuse and threats.  \n\n\n\nJoin us\, so that you can safeguard your kids and equip them with the wisdom necessary to navigate a fallen world. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Lowe\n\n\n\nis a former faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). She holds an MA in counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary. She is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-two years of counseling experience. She has extensive experience with marriage\, women’s issues\, sexual abuse\, body image issues\, parenting\, and child maltreatment issues\, and regularly speaks on these topics. Julie is a registered play therapist and has developed a play therapy office and resources to serve families and youth. She is trained in leading mandated reporter trainings and provides numerous trainings on child sexual abuse. Julie has a registered therapy dog that she works with both professionally and on a volunteer basis. Visit https://julielowe.org. \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafeguards\n\n\n\nBecause children are vulnerable\, they need to be protected. After more than two decades as a family counselor\, Julie Lowe has seen how important it is to help parents and caregivers think wisely and biblically about the dangers children face. Instead of living in fear or denial\, parents and caregivers can equip children to assess people and situations and model for them how to live by faith in a world where evil exists. \n\n\n\nLowe helps parents and caregivers teach the safety skills that will help protect their children from mistreatment\, unsafe situations\, violence\, bullying\, cyber-crimes\, predatory behavior\, sexting\, abuse\, and other kinds of danger that they might encounter. The safety skills that are needed at every stage—preschool\, elementary-age\, teens\, and college-bound—are discussed and applied in an age-appropriate way. \n\n\n\nSafeguards provides tools\, skills\, and resources to help when faced with uncomfortable\, challenging\, or dangerous situations. Instead of growing more anxious\, parents and caregivers can grow in a biblical understanding of the type of dangers and issues children and young people might face\, learn how to instill confidence and conviction in responding to new or fearful situations\, and distinguish safe vs. unsafe people and situations.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/safeguards-for-kids-tour-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
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SUMMARY:Meet the Experts: Ron Aguiar on Church Safety
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, many churches and ministries have recognized the need for security teams to help ensure the safety of their worship services. These teams help keep a safe perimeter so that those who have gathered to worship don’t have to worry about threats of violence or intimidation while at church. But do ministry leaders have the same mindset towards the most vulnerable in their programs?  \n\n\n\nRon Aguiar\, Founder and CEO of Oasis Safety\, will join us on Meet the Experts to discuss how security teams can help protect the children that are a part of a church’s programming. With more than 30 years of experience in private security\, law enforcement\, and church security\, he is able to relate and respond to just about any security-related situation a church or para church organization would face. He has helped hundreds of churches across the country in setting up and improving their safety and security programs\, which focus on subjects such as child abuse prevention\, and active shooter response training. \n\n\n\nAbout our Expert\n\n\n\nRon Aguiar is considered an expert in church safety and security. With more than 30 years of experience in private security\, law enforcement\, and church security\, he is able to relate and respond to just about any security-related situation a church or para church organization would face. \n\n\n\nHe has helped hundreds of churches across the country in setting up and improving their safety and security programs\, which focus on subjects such as child abuse prevention\, active shooter response training\, and keeping the church’s money safe. He has partnered with organizations such as the Kentucky Baptist Convention\, Church Mutual Insurance Company\, and the Louisville Metro Police Department to deliver training where representatives from hundreds of churches have been educated on ways to increase safety for their members. \n\n\n\nIn 2019\, Aguiar released the second edition of his book “Keeping Your Church Safe” in hopes of educating churches across the globe about scenarios that could possibly take place in their buildings and among their members and how to prevent and/or react accordingly. Aguiar founded Oasis Safety in 2017 following his retirement as Director of Safety and Security from Southeast Christian Church. \n\n\n\nAguiar’s background includes a law enforcement career with the Honolulu Police Department\, the Hawaii Police Department\, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He also served for four years as Safety and Security Director for Papa John’s International has worked private security details from 2006-2017 and most recently served 19 years as Safety and Security Director of Southeast Christian Church\, one of America’s largest churches.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/meet-the-experts-ron-aguiar-on-church-safety/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173158
CREATED:20231206T032200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T214124Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguards for Kids Tour - Orlando
DESCRIPTION:Lunch included! Opportunities to win raffle prizes including multiple $500 SeaWorld gift cards!* Free resources! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. What can Christians do to change these disturbing facts? \n\n\n\nJulie Lowe argues that Christians must lead the way in prevention and response measures to keep kids safe and to respond with the hope of the gospel. Julie is a licensed professional counselor who brings over twenty years of counseling experience to help equip parents to become aware of this issue\, and equip their children to recognize\, respond\, and report immoral behavior from an adult. \n\n\n\nSafeguards 4 Kids will help parents and caregivers to have wisdom and discernment in parenting\, and will teach them how to have age-appropriate conversations with their kids about abuse and threats. In addition to Julie’s presentation\, we will also have mini-talks addressing human trafficking and internet safety for kids. \n\n\n\nJoin us\, so that you can safeguard your kids and equip them with the wisdom necessary to navigate a fallen world. \n\n\n\nThis event is free in advance and $10 at the door. \n\n\n\n\n\nChildcare is not provided at this event. With the exception of nursing infants\, children are not permitted due to PG content and limited capacity. \n\n\n\n*Must be present to win. Excludes virtual events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Lowe\n\n\n\nis a former faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). She holds an MA in counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary. She is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-two years of counseling experience. She has extensive experience with marriage\, women’s issues\, sexual abuse\, body image issues\, parenting\, and child maltreatment issues\, and regularly speaks on these topics. Julie is a registered play therapist and has developed a play therapy office and resources to serve families and youth. She is trained in leading mandated reporter trainings and provides numerous trainings on child sexual abuse. Julie has a registered therapy dog that she works with both professionally and on a volunteer basis. Visit https://julielowe.org. \n\n\n\nHuman Trafficking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHuman sex trafficking is the exploitation of a person for profit and the trauma it leaves in its wake is devastating. There are many myths associated with human trafficking and those myths distract us from what is really happening to our children right under our noses.  Every day in almost every city in America children are being sold for sex and we can stop it. In this session you will learn what human trafficking looks like in our country and what our response should be. You  We will cover ways to protect children and wrap around those in our communities with specific vulnerabilities. Ending sex trafficking is possible and it all starts with education.  \n\n\n\nOnline Safety\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike any tool\, the internet and our digital devices can be used for good and ill. Parents and caregivers should be on the front lines to protect children and youth from online threats and exploitation. Learn how to stay alert to virtual dangers and how to put measures in place to keep kids safe online. \n\n\n\nTeach safety\, supervise young children\, review games and apps\, adjust privacy settings\, warn about online dangers\, be alert to signs of abuse\, identify safe adults\, report incidents to the authorities. \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafeguards\n\n\n\nBecause children are vulnerable\, they need to be protected. After more than two decades as a family counselor\, Julie Lowe has seen how important it is to help parents and caregivers think wisely and biblically about the dangers children face. Instead of living in fear or denial\, parents and caregivers can equip children to assess people and situations and model for them how to live by faith in a world where evil exists. \n\n\n\nLowe helps parents and caregivers teach the safety skills that will help protect their children from mistreatment\, unsafe situations\, violence\, bullying\, cyber-crimes\, predatory behavior\, sexting\, abuse\, and other kinds of danger that they might encounter. The safety skills that are needed at every stage—preschool\, elementary-age\, teens\, and college-bound—are discussed and applied in an age-appropriate way. \n\n\n\nSafeguards provides tools\, skills\, and resources to help when faced with uncomfortable\, challenging\, or dangerous situations. Instead of growing more anxious\, parents and caregivers can grow in a biblical understanding of the type of dangers and issues children and young people might face\, learn how to instill confidence and conviction in responding to new or fearful situations\, and distinguish safe vs. unsafe people and situations.
URL:https://ecap.net/event/safeguards-for-kids-tour-orlando/
LOCATION:First Baptist Orlando\, 3000 S John Young Pkwy\, Orlando\, FL\, 32805\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECAP Events
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