Faith Formation: Boundaries & Safety

For over a decade, Safer Sanctuaries has been a trusted source of guidance as churches and other institutions work to reduce the risk of abuse in their communities and create welcoming and safe spaces for all.

This valuable resource is now also available in Spanish.

Santuarios más seguros contains all the same theological and practical content and resources as its popular English counterpart, including proven policies and practices to employ in your church and chapters for working with: 

• Children of nursery and preschool age
• Elementary school children
• Youths
• People with disabilities
• Older adults
• Camp and retreat attendees
• University students

Sample forms are also provided to assist with screening workers, requesting background checks, verifying references, and reporting suspected abuse.

Building a safer sanctuary can be a life-giving ministry that enhances a congregation’s community. Now, that community can be expanded even further with the new Spanish-language edition, Santuarios más seguros.

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Establish healthy group norms with tips from the Brushy Fork Leadership Institute at Berea College.

Church Safety and Security Month

• Vision, Training, and Safety

• Developing and Implementing a Church Safety Policy

• Curriculum on promulgating and implementing church safety guidelines

Best Practices for Youth Group Transportation

Suggestions to help keep all youth and adults safe on the road together

Taking a Trip with Youth? You Need a Group Covenant

Ideas for creating a covenant as a group to name boundaries, expectations, and values for the trip

Diakon Security Consulting empowers communities to be inclusive and welcoming while also providing a safe and secure environment.

Diakon provides training for clergy, leadership teams, and whole commutes; public speaking and preaching, and more personalized responses to safety and security.

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Faith Formation Resource Corner

10 Ways to Make Your Church a Safer Place

As you anticipate a new ministry year, prepare your church to be a community of healthy relationships. Although no ministry is risk-free, here are 10 action steps that can minimize harmful risks and prevent abuse.

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Safe Gatherings provide Clergy & Ministerial Ethics course and background checks, reference checks, and online abuse prevention training.