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This document is a collection of ideas, tips and practices collected from pastors, leaders and volunteers within the MBCM. It is a collaborative and continually growing document.

This document is a collection of ideas, tips and practices collected from pastors, leaders and volunteers within the MBCM. It is a collaborative and continually growing document.

This document is a collection of ideas, tips and practices collected from pastors, leaders and volunteers within the MBCM. It is a collaborative and continually growing document.

Safe Place Policy

Safe Place
Policy

Updated in 2021.

Safe Place Policy
(French)

Updated in 2017.

Safe Place Policy
Appendices

Updated in 2022.

Practical Ways for Applying the Safe Place Policy

Orientation Training

These resources will cover all orientation training needs.

We encourage you to train in person as a staff/team as much as you are able.

Refresher Training

These resources will cover all refresher training needs for those who have already been through orientation training. We encourage you to train in person as a staff/team as much as you are able.

Safe Place Training Resource

This document is intended to orient those within your church who are  facilitating Safe Place Training.

Training Your Personnel Document

Beyond Assumptions: The Vitality of Safe Place Policies in Familiar Environments

Many of our churches are of the size that fosters a feeling of familiarity with everyone. This document addresses two important safe place policy questions.

Beyond Assumptions Document

Refresher Training Slides

These slides are intended to be used as a refresher for volunteers and staff who have already been through orientation training. 

Refresher Training Videos

These videos will cover all refresher training needs but can never replace in-person group training.

Fillable Forms

The links below will take you to a generic fillable PDF you can download and use in your church.

Incident Report
Form
Ministry Personnel
Application Adult
Ministry Personnel
Application Youth
One-on-one Meeting
Details Form

Safe Place Gatherings

These gatherings happen periodically and are planned by our Safe Place Team. They are for anyone passionate about and participating in church life. We believe that we all have a responsibility to promote and keep safe spaces no matter our role, so please invite both leaders and volunteers from your church as you see fit.

Orientation Training Slides

These slides are intended to be used for first time volunteers and staff training. 

Orientation Training Videos

These videos will cover all orientation training needs but can never replace in-person group training.

Image by Hannah Busing

Safe Place Resources

These resources are made available to help your teams put safe place practices into action within the context of your church and programs.

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