Safeguarding the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of young people and other vulnerable individuals may be one of the most important responsibilities of any ministry organization. Gone are the days when churches and other ministries were considered absolutely safe places for young people. The information in this publication is intended to help ministry leaders better understand issues of child abuse and assist them in developing a child protection program for their churches and related ministries.

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Guidelines for Ministry Workers
How Secure is Your Children's Ministry
MissionInsite Tools Assist Local Church During a Recent Disaster
Preparing for the Unthinkable: Violence in the Church
The New Role for Western Missionaries
Breaking the 50 Percent Barrier: How to Increase Small Group Participation in Your Church
The Changing Role of Large Church Senior Pastors: Trends and Developments
Inside The World Of Executive Pastors: Leadership Network's 2009 Survey
Multisite Is Multiplying: Survey Identifies Leading Practices and Confirms New Developments in the Movement’s Expansion