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Childhood Ministry Safety & Legal Expectations: Protecting Your Church's Young Ones

Ensure your church is a safe haven for children with proper screening, supervision, reporting, education, security systems, safety practices, and legal compliance. Learn the essential steps and procedures to safeguard your ministry and protect the vulnerable participants. Stay informed, prepared, and proactive in meeting safety and legal expectations to prevent child abuse and create a secure environment. Contact Tom Belew, Childhood Ministry Specialist, for expert guidance and resources.

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Childhood Ministry Safety & Legal Expectations: Protecting Your Church's Young Ones

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  1. Starting Soon ……. Childhood Ministry Safety, Security & Legal Expectation

  2. Childhood Ministry Safety, Security and Legal Expectation Tom Belew, Childhood Ministry Specialist Healthy Church Group, CSBC

  3. From the Bible Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)

  4. Is Your Church.... Child Abuse Safe?

  5. The Screening Process • Application • Interview • Check references • Background checks • 6 month waiting for new members

  6. The Supervision Process • Procedures for preventing child abuse • Two adult rule …18 years of age • Windows in doors or rooms • Activity approval • Security monitoring • Bathroom procedures

  7. The Reporting Process • Procedures for reporting suspected child abuse • Recording the incident/accident • Training of volunteers

  8. The Education Process • Prepare yourself • Prepare the church leadership • Prepare the volunteers • Prepare the parents • Prepare the children

  9. Is Your Church.... Safe for Children/Preschool & Volunteers?

  10. Security System • Registration process • Printed policies • Record of parent • Positive ID for child & parent

  11. Safety Practices • Equipment in good repair • Emergency procedures • First Aid Kit/CPR training • Emergency phone • Fire & earth quake evacuation plan • Medication policy

  12. Hygiene Practices (Preschool Only) • Cleaning Procedures • Rubber Gloves • Changing Procedures • Awareness of Risk

  13. Is Your Pastor & Staff.... Informed about legal, insurance and church policy requirements?

  14. California and Federal Laws • Clergy are mandatory reporter of child abuse in California • Compliant with Federal Credit Reporting Act when collecting background information • Following California guideline for weekday preschools and schools

  15. Insurance Expectations • Worker screening • Two-adult rule • Activity approval • Playground safety • Windows in classrooms or doors • Sexual abuse response plan • Six month waiting period for new members

  16. Church Policies & Procedures • Understand abuse reporting requirement • Have read policies • Aware of safety and security procedures • Lead the church to stay current with insurance and legal requirement

  17. Tom BelewChildhood Ministry SpecialistHealthy Church GroupCalifornia Southern Baptist Convention559-906-3452tbelew@csbc.comClick here for Safety and Security Resources Questions?

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