Church Safety
The Evangelical Covenant Church is committed to the safety and well-being of children, youth, and vulnerable people in our congregations. Making Churches Safer is a resource developed to help educate local Covenant churches on reducing the risk of abuse, injury, and illness — because every person in our care deserves to be protected.
Reporting
Abuse of a Child or Vulnerable Person
If you have reason to believe a child or vulnerable person is being abused, contact local authorities immediately. Learn your state's mandatory reporting laws at ChildWelfare.gov.
General Safety and Abuse Prevention
For any matter related to safety or abuse prevention in a Covenant church or affiliated ministry, please contact your regional conference.
Covenant Clergy Reporting
If you believe you have experienced or observed any actions of Covenant clergy that violate the Pastor Ethical Guidelines — including any kind of discrimination, spiritual abuse, abuse of power, sexual harassment, or harassment of any other kind — please let us know by filling out this form.
Resources
Making Churches Safer
Making Churches Safer has been developed to help educate local Covenant churches in reducing the risk of abuse, injury, and illness for children and youth. All forms and information in this resource are for illustrative purposes, though you may adapt them to help produce your own policies and forms.
Safeguard from Abuse
Online child abuse awareness training. Use code COVENANT20 for twenty percent off online training, DVD, or both.
Additional Resources
While not explicitly endorsed by the Evangelical Covenant Church, the following resources may help your congregation develop and implement a ministry safety plan:
Questions? Call (773) 784-3000 or email info@covchurch.org
