Jesus Christ calls us to loving relationships that are healthy and helpful to each other. The obligation to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being is binding for all the baptized. Educating and empowering the people of our diocese is central to creating and maintaining churches and activities that are safe for everyone.

 

The Diocese of Western North Carolina requires many ministry positions and volunteers to complete Safe Church Training. All Safe Church Training is now done through online modules by Praesidium Academy. Every church is encouraged to assign an administrator to keep track of parishioner's training. If you need help setting up your administrator, please contact Eden Lewis.

 

Who is required to take Safeguarding Training?

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• All clergy—whether stipendiary, non-stipendiary, or otherwise—who are engaged in any ministry or service to the church. Active Clergy are required to take all modules. 

• All persons who teach, supervise or assist with supervising children or youth in ministries, programs or activities more often than occasionally. 

• All paid or volunteer church personnel whose work regularly takes them throughout the facility or grounds

• All persons who provide transportation to children or youth without other adults in the vehicle more than occasionally

• All vestry members or members of similar decision-making groups who have the authority to approve the creation of ministries, programs or activities for children or youth.​

 

Safe Church, Safe Community Training Guidelines 

• Clergy & Staff 

• Vestry & Volunteers

• FAQS for Learners