Kids & Youth Ministry Training
This course will help explain some of the basics of why a church should develop and follow a Child Protection Policy. It will also outline guidelines and best practices to include in a Child Protection Policy.
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Lesson 1: Introduction
In this lesson, we will define our purpose for this training, explore who should be taking this training and list seven reasons we believe every church should adopt and follow a Child Protection Policy.
In this lesson, we will define our purpose for this training, explore who should be taking this training and list seven reasons we believe every church should adopt and follow a Child Protection Policy.
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Lesson 2: Defining & Navigating Abuse
In this lesson, we will discuss the likelihood of childhood abuse, we will define three different types of abuse and give suggestions for how to respond when abuse is disclosed or suspected.
In this lesson, we will discuss the likelihood of childhood abuse, we will define three different types of abuse and give suggestions for how to respond when abuse is disclosed or suspected.
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Lesson 3: Liability Insurance Requirements
In this lesson, we will describe common requirements from insurance providers and what screen plans and procedures should be considered. We will also define appropriate and inappropriate touch and look at some of the supervision procedures to consider.
In this lesson, we will describe common requirements from insurance providers and what screen plans and procedures should be considered. We will also define appropriate and inappropriate touch and look at some of the supervision procedures to consider.
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Lesson 4: Digital Communication In Ministry
In this lesson, we will address guidelines for social media and digital communication for ministry that includes social media, direct messaging and private messaging.
In this lesson, we will address guidelines for social media and digital communication for ministry that includes social media, direct messaging and private messaging.
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Lesson 5: Discipline & Affection
In this lesson, we will walk through a restorative discipline strategy and define appropriate displays of affection.
In this lesson, we will walk through a restorative discipline strategy and define appropriate displays of affection.
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Lesson 6: Conclusion
In this lesson, we will wrap up the course and describe our best defence against abuse in ministry. We will encourage you to consider volunteering and give you additional contact information.
In this lesson, we will wrap up the course and describe our best defence against abuse in ministry. We will encourage you to consider volunteering and give you additional contact information.
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What You'll Learn
Why Creating a Safe Ministry is Important
One of the greatest witnesses we can have is to show our leaders, students, and parents that we take seriously the well-being of all those involved in our ministries.
Guidelines for Creating a Safe Ministry for Kids, Youth and Vulnerable Adults
Learn guidelines and best practices that will be required by your insurance provider, and the proper ways of implementing and following those guidelines. You will also learn appropriate responses when abuse is disclosed or suspected.
Gain Practical Tools
Learn best practices for volunteer screening, digital communication, discipline and other helpful tools.
Course Materials
Once you begin the course, each lesson includes slides and a PDF. You can also download everything here: