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Ministry Safe
NazSafe helps churches create safer ministry environments, policies, and practices to protect minors. Reducing the risk of sexual misconduct requires effective training. We have to provide to you information, resources, and contacts, which you can access to begin implementing the use of Ministry Safe in your church today.
Mission of the Church of the Nazarene
The mission of the Church of the Nazarene that drives everything we do is to make Christlike disciples in the nations. We recognize that in order to fulfill this mission, the discipling ministries of our local churches must take place in safe and nurturing environments that strive to protect all of God’s family from harm, especially those who are most vulnerable.
We understand that no dynamic community of faith seriously engaged in this mission can ever be fully insulated against the scourge of sexual misconduct with minors. Despite the inescapable reality of evil, we recognize that He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world.
Creating this safe environment requires awareness, diligence, and monitoring on a consistent and systematic basis. With an even greater commitment to the mission, we must develop sound policies and preventative practices which, when earnestly and vigilantly enforced, offer the best protection possible to the most vulnerable among us.
To that end, we strongly urge all local churches to adopt and implement the policies and procedures presented here and in the additional resources available through Nazarene Safe.
The mission of the Church of the Nazarene drives everything we do.
Zero Tolerance
The Church of the Nazarene has adopted a zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior with minors. All workers, leaders, and pastoral staff are to be above reproach in their conduct and to act in the best interest of others. This requires not only that they themselves refrain from engaging in any abusive or suspicious behavior involving minors; they will also be required to report without delay to the proper authorities anyone seen engaging in such behavior.
– The Board of General Superintendents, Church of the Nazarene
What is Ministry Safe
Visit Ministry Safe to learn more about the organization and why you need to implement these processes today.
Check out this video to learn why this is so important.
District Procedure and Recommendations
NCO District has created a procedure and recommendations for your church to follow as you strive to make your ministry safer for kids, teens and families. As a district we have set up a district account that your church can use to run backgrounds and administer sexual abuse awareness training. The district will cover the annual subscription, you will only be responsible for each transaction you complete. NCO District and Ministry Safe Policy-Procedure
Ministry Safe Sample Policies and Procedures
Childrens Ministry Policy -SAMPLE – this samples come directly from Ministry Safe.
NCO Church Sample Policies and Procedures
First Naz Ministry Safe Guidelines – this sample was modified and implemented to meet the needs at one of our local churches on the district.
District Events Policies and Procedures
At all of our district events our leaders, chaperones and staff our held to the same standards when serving with children, teens and families. Here is our policy and procedure document so you know what to expect when you attend one of our events.
NCO Camp Policies and Procedures for Staff and Counselors v2