Rainer on Leadership Why Some of Our Churches Are Not Safe Places
Mar 3, 2025
29:12
Thom interviews Sam about safe churches. This podcast has vital information about your church. You need to find out if your church is really a safe place.
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- What was your motivation for writing Make My Church Safe?
- How is church safety a spiritual issue?
- How can we mitigate the risks of ministry?
- How do you secure the church’s physical campus?
- Why do we hear more about child abuse in churches than in the past?
Resources:
- “Make My Church Safe: A Guide to the Best Practices to Protect Children and Secure Your Congregation from Harm” by Sam Rainer (affiliate link)
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