How do we stop the seemingly endless line of moral failures, church scandals, and spiritual abuse cases in the Church? That's a question Christians everywhere should be asking.
In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran introduces the Safe Church Pledge from the Spiritual Abuse Institute and shares how this resource gives everyday Christians a voice in this conversation and puts accountability in all of our hands.
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Chapters:
00:00 The Urgency of Addressing Spiritual Abuse
02:55 Introducing the Safe Church Pledge
05:49 Understanding the Safe Church Pledge Framework
09:10 The Pillars of Safe Churches: Transparency, Accountability, and Protection
11:58 Implementing Financial Transparency in Churches
14:48 Conflict of Interest Policies and Their Importance
18:08 The Role of NDAs and Non-Compete Clauses in Churches
37:39 The Impact of Non-Compete Agreements in Churches
44:59 Understanding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Ministry
52:36 The Importance of Transparency in Church Affiliations
01:00:50 Establishing Accountability in Church Governance
01:06:07 Creating Effective Leave Policies for Church Leaders
01:12:25 Implementing Protective Measures for Trauma-Informed Care
01:15:41 Protecting Victims: The Importance of Whistleblower Policies
01:18:59 Independent Investigations: Ensuring Accountability
01:22:24 Staff Care: Supporting Church Employees
01:25:20 Counseling for Pastors: Prioritizing Mental Health
01:28:34 Protection Policies: Safeguarding All Ages
01:32:59 The Safe Church Pledge: A Call to Action
01:41:34 Building Trust: The Future of Safe Churches
