Every 10 seconds a child abuse incident is reported in North America as stated by Childhelp, a nonprofit dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. As a parent of a t...
Safety and risk management should be a priority in every church ministry. That is why one of the risk management initiatives for the North American Division is on pastoral risk man...
When I was growing up in Southern California, I couldn’t wait to be thirteen years old! The church I attended then didn’t have an Adventurers Club or Junior Missionary ...
Traveling to a different country is a once in a lifetime experience for many people. It’s an opportunity everyone should take. Traveling allows us to experience other places ...
As church leaders, educators, and ministers, you may deal with minors on a regular basis, especially in situations where the parent or legal guardian is not accompanying the minor,...
Giving, contributing, and volunteering for the enrichment of our community are some of the most noteworthy actions within the church. The heartfelt donation of time and energy is a...
As leaders, we train staff members and volunteers before they are permitted to work with children. We regularly conduct background checks to be sure those who care for our children...
Planning ahead is vital to staying safe in and around bodies of moving water.
Scraped knees, poison ivy, and minor burns make for a remarkable story with friends when you’re young, but never does one plan for it to happen on purpose. Since we don&rsqu...
Growing up, I was quite involved in various church youth groups and activities. Pathfinders was one area where I was most involved. There was always something to do, whether it was...