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
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
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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Holding Out Hope for Hidden Sufferers
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
How do we listen to and care for victims of abuse, especially from within the local church?
Health & Safety
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Health and Safety: a Practical Way to Love Others
Health and safety law might seem a frustrating distraction from ministry, but it enables us to properly exercise love to everyone we interact with.
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First Aid
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
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?
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
Receiving criticism is part of pastoral ministry and is the Lord’s appointed means of change as you respond well to it.
