Baptist Churches Western Australia is churches working together to do what would be difficult as individual congregations.
SafeChurch
The Bible consistently expresses God's concern for the well-being of the vulnerable members of society children in particular. Christ's words and example provide a strong rationale for churches being responsible for all those in their care. Baptist Church Western Australia takes this responsibility very seriously. Our SafeChurch program incorporates an awareness workshop for every person in a leadership role within our churches, from pastors and elders to those in home groups, seniors' ministry, youth group, Sunday school and more.
The workshop covers the following areas:
Biblical Foundations
- Vulnerable People
- Sharing in Ministry
- Duty of Care
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Legal & Insurance Implications
Protecting Vulnerable People
- Understanding abuse
- Responding to abuse
- Protective behaviours
Safe Leaders
- The right type of people
- Recruitment
- Supervision
- Responding to ministry misconduct
Safe Programs
- Safe Programs
- Incidents
- Physical environments
- Emotional environments
SafeChurch dates can be found by clicking here
For more information about SafeChurch, please download and read through these helpful documents.
SafeChurch Policy
Code of Good Leadership Practices
Risk Management & Safe Environment Guidelines
To book a workshop at your church, please phone the Baptist Ministry Centre on: (08) 6313 6300 or email safechurch@baptistwa.asn.au
Documents
Application for Safe Churches Leadership
Application for National Police Check
