Authentic relationships are crucial for reaching trauma-exposed children. But recognizing genuine support versus harmful intent can be challenging. Learn how to foster safe, caring relationships in your ministry with this powerful, free video.
Authentic relationships heal.
Counterfeit ones destroy.
Learn to spot the difference before it's too late.
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How to create a safe, caring ministry
1. Background Checks
Background checks are a vital first step to creating a safe, caring ministry. They prevent known abusers from gaining access to children and help set the stage for a supportive and secure ministry environment.
Not sure where to start? Protect My Ministry offers comprehensive background screening and child safety solutions tailored for faith-based organizations.
2. Safety Guidelines
Child safeguarding policies and procedures are the second step to creating a safe, caring ministry. They serve as a powerful deterrent to abuse and create a sense of security for parents, children, and volunteers.
Not sure where to start? The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) provides accreditation and resources to help churches establish and maintain effective child protection programs.
3. Trauma Training
A quality trauma training for staff and volunteers is the final step to creating a safe, caring ministry. It equips the team to recognize signs of trauma and respond in ways that help kids heal and succeed at church.
Not sure where to start? Reach Hurting Kids Institute offers an evidence-based, self-guided training curriculum for church and parachurch ministry teams.
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It can be difficult to distinguish between genuine, supportive relationships and counterfeit relationships that target children for abuse. How can we tell the difference? How can we promote caring relationships while guarding our children’s emotional and physical safety?
Reach Hurting Kids Institute, Protect My Ministry, and the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention have created a powerful video to address these critical questions. There is also a helpful .PDF guide to detecting counterfeit relationships in the church. Complete the form to receive both of these valuable resources for free!
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Send me the FREE “Trauma Informed Abuse Prevention” video, the .PDF guide to “Detecting Counterfeit Relationships,” and information about other trauma informed ministry resources.
