Fees are offered on a sliding scale. Through the generosity of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Katie’s Grant, no church will be turned away due to an inability to pay.
Lutheran Safe Church Ministry
Bible Studies
& Book Studies
Trauma-informed Bible studies tailored for your church which foster conversation on Christian responses to sexual violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence.
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ELCA social message on Child Protection
An overview of the ELCA’s social message on Child Protection, including theological guidance in implementing the outlined steps to strengthen congregational policies on child protection.
Ministry Workshops
Clergy and church staff training on recognizing signs of child abuse, mandated reporting laws, child abuse scenarios, trauma-informed ministry, ministering those affected by abuse, sex offender safety planning, etc. Workshops are available on zoom for clergy and staff outside Ohio.
Sermons
Trauma-informed and theologically grounded sermons of our calling to respond to child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, or sexual violence.
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Pastoral Care
Pastoral care guidance and resources to minister effectively and compassionately to individuals and families who have endured abuse, and those in active situations of abuse.
Sex Offender Safety Planning
Theological and pastoral guidance for ministering to individuals who have caused harm, while prioritizing the safety and healing of the vulnerable in your faith community.
How Safe Church Ministry Can Help
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I want a Bible study for my congregation.
This ministry offers trauma-informed Bible studies tailored for your church. These studies engage Christ-followers to reflect on Christian responses to abuse which safeguard the vulnerable within, support those healing, and address those doing the harm.
I’d like a minstry workshop for my church staff.
This ministry provides theological training over recognition and response to abuse, mandated reporting, child abuse scenarios, trauma-informed theology, sex offender safety planning, etc.
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I am ready to formulate or review our Child Protection Policy for my church, but would like guidance.
This ministry offers a conversation partner to help guide church staff during the creation or a review of their Child Protection Policy. We adhere to best practices of The ELCA social message on Child Protection.
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I became aware of a child abuse disclosure in the home of one my parishioners. What should I do next?
This ministry offers support with reporting protocols, safety planning, and pastoral care guidance for those affected by abuse.
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I know of an adult in an abusive situation at home. What can I do as a Christian leader?
This ministry provides pastoral care guidance and resources to minister effectively to individuals and families experiencing abuse.
I’d like a sermon breaking the silence over abuse for my congregation.
This ministry offers trauma-informed and theological sermons centering Christ-responses over the harm of gender-based violence. Consider a sermon during Awareness months to break the silence in a sermon (April is Child Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Month; Elder Abuse Awareness is June; Domestic Violence Awareness is October).
There is a registered sex offender in my congregation. What should I do?
This ministry provides theological and pastoral guidance for ministering to individuals who have caused harm, while prioritizing the safety and healing of the vulnerable in your faith community.
I’d like a book study for my congregation.
This ministry provides recommendations and facilitation on both trauma-informed and theologically grounded books exploring the intersections of church and abuse.
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Our church is ready to engage in the conversation, but we don’t know where to start.
This ministry will meet you where you are to discern a faithful starting point of dialogue for you and your congregation.
