HEALTHY FAMILIES FOR ETERNITY

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APPENDIX A - FAMILY MINISTRIES IMPLEMENTATION APPENDIX A FAMILY MINISTRIES IMPLEMENTATION 95 Please use these documents as part of your work in Family Ministries. The contents are the result of working with families in our church around the world. You can find each print version of these files in the disc that comes with this book. Note: Some of the recommendations listed in these forms will need to be adapted and modified to the specific needs and laws of the territories in which this resource is to be used. HEALTHY FAMILIES FOR ETERNITY
HEALTHY FAMILIES FOR ETERNITY REACH THE WORLD 96 A Family Ministries Policy and Purpose Statement The congregation and staff of the ______ __________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ ____________________________________ Church are committed to providing a safe environment to help children learn to love and follow Jesus Christ. It is the purpose of this congregation to prevent any form of child abuse physical, emotional or sexual and to protect children and those who work with them. Churches with programs for children are not insulated from those who abuse: therefore, this congregation believes that it is vitally important to take decisive steps to ensure that the church and its programs are safe, providing a joyful experience for children and youth. The following policies have been established and reflect our commitment to provide protective care of all children when they are attending any church sponsored activity. • Volunteers who work with children and youth are required to be active members of this congregation for a minimum of six months, and must be approved by appropriate church personnel before they may begin working directly with children, unless there has been previous documented clearance. • All NAD employees and NAD volunteers who regularly work with children must complete an application form (see NAD’s Children’s Ministries website: http://childmin.com/files/docs/ VolMinScreeningForm.pdf). References must be obtained from potential volunteers. Appropriate personnel or staff must check those references. Other divisions are encouraged to follow this procedure. • All workers with children should observe the “two person” rule, which means that workers must avoid one-on-one situations with children whenever possible. • Adult survivors of childhood physical or sexual abuse need the love and acceptance of the church family. Individuals with such a history must discuss their desire to work with children and youth with one of the staff in a confidential interview prior to receiving approval to work in these areas. • Individuals who have committed physical or sexual abuse, whether or not convicted, may not work in church –sponsored activities or programs for children or youth. • Opportunities for training in prevention and recognition of child abuse will be provided by the church. Workers will be expected to participate in such training.
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