Tuesday, July 25th, 2023
1. Educate yourself on the area you will be traveling. If it’s a mission across town but to an area you’ve never been, map it out ahead of time. Ask others who previously have served in that area about relevant details such as where to park and areas or routes to avoid. For an international […]
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1. Start early. If you are already thinking about volunteers, you are a step ahead. Even though spring has sprung, your church or organization may have the bulk of its activities in summer and fall months. It’s never too early to start looking. 2. Talk with your current volunteers. With volunteers, there is always a […]
Read More >>Monday, May 22nd, 2023
You have been a volunteer at your organization for many years. You serve in many different areas, including the children’s department and during camp season. Your children’s ministry director comes to you expressing interest in your help as part of a committee updating the organization’s policies. You don’t have any experience in policymaking, so you […]
Read More >>Monday, October 24th, 2022
If you’ve logged into your admin dashboard lately, you may have noticed we have a new mailing address. If you haven’t already, please take note of our new address: Safe Gatherings, P.O. Box 4467, Olathe, KS 66063. And remember, there are three easy ways to pay: 1. Sign up for autopay. You’ll receive the statement […]
Read More >>Monday, October 24th, 2022
You are working in the children’s department at your church and parents are starting to arrive for pickup. Someone comes to the checkout area and says they are a family friend of one of the children, and that the parents asked them to pick up the child while they were speaking to the pastor. The […]
Read More >>Monday, October 24th, 2022
If you’ve been volunteering or working with vulnerable populations for any amount of time, you most likely are familiar with the concept of two-deep leadership. Two-deep leadership, which ensures that there are at least two unrelated, non-cohabitating adults in classrooms, youth meetings or other activities, should be one of the foremost components of your church’s […]
Read More >>Tuesday, September 20th, 2022
Decisions made in ordinary moments can have long-term positive or negative consequences. Clergy and ministerial leaders are often expected to make all the right decisions AND have all the right answers. Is it time for your clergy members or ministry leaders to renew their ethics training? The 2-hour “Clergy Ethics and Congregational Boundaries” course from Safe Gatherings is […]
Read More >>Monday, July 25th, 2022
We have updated the clergy ethics course offered by Safe Gatherings and the new course will be available by August 1. Contact us for more information!
Read More >>Monday, July 25th, 2022
Are you an admin that has recently changed churches? Remember to change your email address on both accounts! If you are a Safe Gatherings administrator, you likely have two accounts: your personal account and your administrative account for your organization. If you change churches, don’t forget to check both accounts and update both email addresses. […]
Read More >>Monday, July 25th, 2022
You are working in the youth area at your church and a parent asks to see your policy about overnight trips. You are new to working with youth, and you have no idea. What do you do? If you are not aware of the policy, definitely let the parent know you will find the answer […]
Read More >>Monday, July 25th, 2022
Mental illness is a serious problem in our country, and it isn’t getting any better. Millions of people, especially young adults, are living with a mental disorder and either do not realize they are ill or do not seek the help they need. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), mental […]
Read More >>Thursday, May 19th, 2022
Take a look at some of our most recent FAQs. Have more questions about Safe Gatherings? Give us a call at 888.241.8258.
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