Safety Sabbath
Safety Sabbath® is an opportunity to Seventh-day Adventist Churches to focus on safety issues and create a safer environment for their congregation. Each year Adventist Risk Management®, Inc. (ARM) provides churches with resources to help them focus on a specific area of safety.
Safety Sabbath
Safety Sabbath<sup>®</sup> is an opportunity to Seventh-day Adventist Churches to focus on safety issues and create a safer environment for their congregation. Each year Adventist Risk Management<sup>®</sup>, Inc. (ARM) provides churches with resources to help them focus on a specific area of safety.
Sign UpFor parents, few experiences compare to the fear of a missing child. Having a missing child response plan—and practicing a missing child drill—can save lives and provide the necessary reassurance every parent deserves.
The psalms remind us that "Children are a gift from the Lord” and we are all responsible for keeping children free from harm. This year, Safety Sabbath® will equip you with everything you need to create a robust missing child response plan and drill.
Register your church today to take part in Safety Sabbath® on March 29, 2025 and take the first step to ensure your church is a safe space for the little ones.
When you register for Safety Sabbath®, you’ll find everything you need to practice a missing child drill. Our toolkit includes step-by-step checklists as well as a webinar to get you started.
Missing Child Drill
Losing track of a child is every parent’s greatest fear. Churches can often present a false sense of security regarding child safety. Conducting a missing child drill with your congregation is an excellent way to be prepared for the worst-case scenario .<br />
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There are many considerations for effective response, including prevention through adequate supervision, emergency planning, design of probable scenarios, and appropriate response steps. Practicing and evaluating your response plan helps ensure smooth execution during a real crisis.
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Active Shooter Drill
5 Resources
Churches must reckon with the fact that they can be targets for active shooters. Learn how effective emergency planning may save lives in the face of tragedy.
Earthquake Drill
2 Resources
Ministries in all 50 states face some risk for damage from earthquakes. Effective planning, practice, and drill evaluation helps safeguard your congregation.
Fire Drill
5 Resources
Fire poses a serious threat to all congregations, requiring effective emergency planning. Learn how to plan, conduct, and evaluate a fire drill.
Inclusive Emergency Planning
5 Resources
Experts estimate 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. live with a disability. Learn how to protect your most vulnerable members through inclusive emergency planning.
Missing Child Drill
5 Resources
Kids can go missing at church for a number of reasons despite a sense of security felt by parents. Learn how to plan, conduct, and evaluate missing child drills.
Tornado Drill
2 Resources
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storm, with paths of destruction more than one-mile wide. Use this helpful guide to better safeguard your congregation.