Your church must have policies in place for both Safeguarding and Health & Safety. Find guidance on these essential policies and others on our Church Policies page.
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding to the Glory of God
Safeguarding to the Glory of God
Adrian Reynolds , Paul Harrison , Sue Harrison
If safeguarding is about protecting people from harm and promoting their wellbeing, it can be done with joy to the glory of God.
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Preventing Abuse in Local Church Leadership
Preventing Abuse in Local Church Leadership
Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What sorts of issues should church leaderships be thinking about to guard against false shepherds? How should they plan to protect the flock?
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What's New in Safeguarding?
What's New in Safeguarding?
Paul Harrison
Examining current changes in safeguarding and their implications for churches.
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Holding Out Hope for Hidden Sufferers
Holding Out Hope for Hidden Sufferers
Alison Woods
A church in Scotland has produced some thoughtful and sensitive posters to enable domestic abuse victims to disclose safely and find hope and healing.
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Caring for Victims in the Local Church
Caring for Victims in the Local Church
Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
How do we listen to and care for victims of abuse, especially from within the local church?
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Health & Safety
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A Note on Health and Safety: Legal Duties for Churches
Manny Kemp
What are the actual legal duties for churches when it comes to health and safety? How does this affect Government guidance in relation to COVID-19?
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First Aid
Edward Connor Solicitors
What do churches need to think about when it comes to first aid requirements on a Sunday and for regular clubs and church events?
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Fire Safety
Simon Hewitt
All church buildings can be susceptible to fire. Here's how to make sure you are managing the risks.
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Church Policies and Templates
Model documents to help ensure your church is meeting legal guidelines and stewarding your resources well for the gospel.
Complaints
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Do Churches Need a Complaints Policy?
Do Churches Need a Complaints Policy?
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , Paul Harrison
Having a clear complaints policy helps people in churches to listen to each other well and deal with problems that come along.
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How to Receive Criticism and Respond Well
How to Receive Criticism and Respond Well
Lewis Allen
Receiving criticism is part of pastoral ministry and is the Lord’s appointed means of change as you respond well to it.
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