Tuesday, July 27th, 2021
Comparing the store brand with the name brand in a grocery store is a good use of time. The ingredient lists are often the same, despite one being a little more expensive. When it comes to background checks, though, it’s really important that you think about the phrase, “You get what you pay for.” In […]
Read More >>Friday, April 23rd, 2021
Over this past year, we know there have been many changes in organizations, and this includes staffing. This newsletter’s administrative tip is to remind you to let us know about these changes. We want to make sure we are still communicating with the right people. If you have Safe Gatherings admin changes, please call us […]
Read More >>Friday, April 23rd, 2021
You are a leader in a children’s ministry and your current policy is that all staff, volunteers, and congregants wear protective masks during church activities because of COVID-19. This policy was communicated to all staff and volunteers and is posted on your church doors. You have a volunteer that refuses to wear a mask, saying […]
Read More >>Friday, April 23rd, 2021
Over the past year of the pandemic, there has been great loss and suffering to many across the globe. It was a year of panic, anxiety and a range of other emotions for people of all ages. But in the midst of it all, many were hopeful, optimistic, steadfast and came together in ways they […]
Read More >>Friday, February 19th, 2021
Safe Gatherings is proud to partner with N2Discovery as the recommended protection program provider for Discovery Weekend activities. At N2Discovery, Discovery Weekend resources emphasize the need for events to be safe places for children and youth. They are committed to ensuring that staff and volunteers are screened and trained, and encourage the use of Safe […]
Read More >>Monday, February 1st, 2021
Safe Gatherings updated its training course last fall to address the challenges and best practices when conducting online ministry. The module is now included as part of the Safe Gatherings training. The module discusses abuse prevention considerations for conducting online meetings, technology challenges and solutions, boundary awareness situations in terms of virtual ministry, and more. […]
Read More >>Tuesday, January 26th, 2021
As churches across the country plan for reopening, what can you do to prepare? We have many helpful reports available on your dashboard. Check out the Applicant Status report. It provides a list of all who are approved and those pending. For those pending, this report lets you know which items are still needed. Another […]
Read More >>Tuesday, January 26th, 2021
You are a volunteer for a small organization. One day while volunteering in the children’s area, a man comes to pick up a child he says is his daughter. The girl runs to the door to greet the man; she is very excited to see him. However, the man did not drop her off before […]
Read More >>Tuesday, January 26th, 2021
What is mandatory or mandated reporting? You may have taken training required by your state—or you may not be certain about mandatory reporting and how it might apply to you in your role at a church or organization. Regardless, if you work with children, youth or vulnerable adults, it is your responsibility to know how […]
Read More >>Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
You’ve been leading a children’s Bible study via Zoom for months now. One of the children who is on the call periodically is someone you have known for about a year from your in-person work at the church. A parent drops her off but doesn’t stay for services, and you suspect she has a rough […]
Read More >>Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
We’ve added another easy payment option for your Safe Gatherings invoice. The new option is to pay via e-check. When you receive the invoice link each month, just enter your bank account routing number and account information, and we will use this to pay your invoice. You can also still pay via credit card (and […]
Read More >>Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
Let’s face it: It’s always a challenge to find and retain volunteers to cover every aspect of your ministry. No matter how large or small, churches and organizations are always looking for people willing to donate their time to an area that needs it. An additional challenge over the past 6 months is COVID-19 and […]
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