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.

2026 Bible Studies

Sermons

Trauma-informed and theologically grounded sermons of our calling to respond to child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, or sexual violence.

(Sermon) Podcast-Piece of Peace

Ministry Workshops

Clergy and church staff training on recognizing signs of child abuse, responding with care and compassion, abuse-led scenarios, trauma-informed ministry, etc. Options available for congregations and lay leaders. Workshops are available on zoom for clergy and staff outside Ohio.

2026 Church Workshops

Pastoral Care

Pastoral care guidance and resources to minister effectively and compassionately to individuals and families who have endured abuse.

Pricing

How Safe Church Ministry Can Help

I want a Bible study for my congregation.

This ministry offers trauma-informed Bible studies tailored for your church. These studies center scripture and engage Christ-followers to reflect on Christian responses to abuse.

I’d like a minstry workshop for my church staff tailored on everyday prevention and awareness reinforcing our shared biblical mandate and responsibility to protect children.

This ministry equips church leadership staff to recognize child maltreatment, respond with confidence, and create safer sanctuaries for children. Zoom capabilities are possible for churches outside of Ohio.

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).

Our congregation is seeking an open, honest discussion about the realities of exploitation and abuse in today's world, with the goal of better protection and care for children and grandchildren in our families and communities.

This ministry offers a one-hour workshop for congregations that explores modern risks and tactics used to exploit young people, along with practical guidance and tools to help families recognize warning signs and build safer environments for children.

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.

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.