August 18, 2026

Back-to-School Policy Review Checklist

Back-to-school is a great time to review policies and determine what still works and what needs improvement. Policies to review include health and wellness protocols, the child protection policy, classroom and facility safety, the emergency response plan, volunteer management, technology (including social media and smartphone ...

June 2, 2026

Mandatory Reporting: Need to Know

If you work with children and youth, you’ve likely heard the term mandatory reporter. However, do you know exactly what it means, what triggers your duty to act, and what happens if you don’t? Understanding your obligations can be the difference between protecting a child ...

May 4, 2026

Ten VBS Safety Tips

Vacation Bible School is a great opportunity to reach out to children and families in your community. By now, you may have explored a theme, secured the location, started recruiting and screening volunteers, and begun promoting your event. Here’s a friendly reminder to review your ...

April 21, 2026

What to do When a Child Goes Missing

Few child safety incidents are more urgent or emotionally charged than when a child is missing. While strong safety protocols significantly reduce the likelihood, every organization should be prepared with a clear, proficient response plan. Acting quickly, calmly, and systemically can make all the difference. Here ...

February 9, 2026

Children’s Ministry Security Audit: A Step-by-Step Process

In the first post, we covered why a security audit is important and when to conduct one. In the second post, we reviewed the six critical areas of the security audit and the evaluation questions. Here, we outline the eight steps to conduct your audit, address ...

February 3, 2026

Children’s Ministry Security Audit: Six Critical Areas

This is the second post in our series on Conducting a Children’s Ministry Security Audit. In the first post, we looked at why a security audit is important and when to conduct one. Here, we will examine six critical areas of the security audit, the questions ...

January 27, 2026

Conducting a Children’s Ministry Security Audit

Children’s Ministry has an incredible responsibility, the safety and well-being of the children you serve every week. While your calling is focused on creating meaningful experiences for kids, safety must be a priority. If you’re wondering whether your current child safety protocols are adequate, you’re not ...

November 18, 2025

Five Pillars for Building a Safety Culture

Building a culture of safety is more than just putting policies on paper. It’s about creating an environment where children are protected, volunteers and staff feel confident, and families have peace of mind. As a leader, you set the tone. These five pillars provide a ...

November 11, 2025

The Child Protection Policy

We recently delivered a presentation on the Child Protection Policy (CPP), focusing on how to create, update, and implement an effective CPP. We shared key components and how it fosters a culture of safety, discussed ways to overcome common barriers, outlined an action plan with ...

October 15, 2025

Bullies: Who Are They?

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, making it an ideal time to review key information to help stop bullying. According to Health Direct, “Bullies are individuals who repeatedly and intentionally use words or actions to hurt others, gain power, social status, or attention.” When examining the ...