Yale Divinity School | Yale Youth Ministry Institute
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Promulgating and Implementing Church Safety Guidelines

Published: Spring 2024

Description

Theologians, philosophers, and pastors discuss the importance of maintaining boundaries, creating church safety guidelines, and instituting a system of regular and ongoing training of volunteers and workers.

This is a co-taught course featuring:

Andy Root, Gregory Ellison, Skip Masback. David Caruso, and Keith King.

Course Takeaways

  • Understanding the significance of maintaining appropriate relationships and boundaries in ministry contexts.
  • Initiating discussions to develop church safety policies and procedures, including screening, training, and communication strategies.
  • Implementing and enforcing policies consistently while establishing clear procedures for responding to and reporting incidents.
Available on Demand

Delivery

Asynchronous Online Program

Duration
5 Weeks
Fees
Free
Language
English
Subtitles
English
Credentials
No Credential

Meet the Instructors

faculty profile image YDS has over 40 full-time faculty members, including some of the most prominent figures in American religion, education, and public life.