Safety Culture at Church

Church communities each have their own cultures. This can be a beautiful thing. However, some cultures are safer than others. Good anti-abuse church policy is great and helpful, but it can only go so far if there is a culture where some people are allowed to ignore...

Church Checklist to be an Abuse Prevention Hero

Being an abuse prevention hero doesn’t usually look like a hero in the movies. You’re not dodging bullets or explosions. It can be worse. You can end up dealing with church policy and board meetings. But don’t check out! If you want to protect family, friends, and...

4 Steps to Church Safety (Abuse Prevention)

Everyone wants to assume church is a safe place. Many literally call their worship space the “Sanctuary.” But abuse can and does happen in churches across all denominations, sizes, and theological backgrounds. That does not mean we are helpless. Each of us is made in...

April Creative Prompts 2025

2 creative prompts (if you’re interested): Jesus said, “Take up your cross and follow me.” (Matt 16:24). Where are there gaps between that statement and today’s Christianity? Sometimes I wish the Bible/Jesus didn’t say… Create in...