Safe Gatherings Connection, Summer 2018

Summer camp can represent the very best of summer for kids. Getting away from mom and dad (maybe for the first time), learning responsibility, navigating the challenges of bugs and scrapes, and most importantly, having fun in the sun!

But summer camp can also be one of the biggest risks for the churches and other organizations that sponsor them. The very same things that represent fun for kids also present unique opportunities for those who desire to harm children and teenagers.
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What Would You Do?

Imagine this scenario: The church where you volunteer is expanding, and they are considering moving the children and youth ministry to other areas within the large facility. The good news is that the growing ministry will now have bigger classrooms, more space, and separate restroom areas.

However, the new space is in a basement area where none of the classrooms have windows. You already know there is no room in the budget to do major demolition to install windows in the corridor areas. What are your options? Click here for ideas.

Let’s Get Social … or Not!

Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter … the social media options are endless and constantly evolving. Not only do teenagers and younger children have more access to technology than ever before, but also you can bet that many of your staff and volunteers also spend a fair amount of time on social media.

Just when you think you are on top of the technology trends, you’re way behind. If you use social media as a way to get more members or connect with people, you should keep a few things in mind. Read More

Admin Tip

We have a new, exciting feature in Safe Gatherings related to the way invoices are handled.

Click here to find out how we are improving things for you!

Quotables

“Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.”— Robert Fulghum, author