Safeguarding the Next Generation

Safeguarding the Next Generation — Abuse Prevention Network Conference

Equipping Networks to Resource Churches in Abuse Prevention & Response

Child safety and abuse prevention are issues of Great Commission significance. If our goal is to make disciples, we must also be good stewards of the precious resources that God has entrusted to us, especially vulnerable image-bearers. Unfortunately, abuse is a problem in our culture from which the church is not exempt. The good news is that there are steps that ministry leaders can take to protect children under their care. Join us in Tampa Bay at Calvary Church for this workshop and panel to help create a child protection program at your church or ministry. Topics addressed at this workshop will include the problem of abuse, definitions, common grooming behaviors, exploitation, trafficking along with safeguarding best practices. Ministry leaders will also learn about trauma and how to care for those who have experienced abuse and exploitation. Creating a child protection program can feel like a daunting task, but ministry leaders will leave this workshop with resources and simple, actionable steps to get started.

10am – Welcome and prayer: Dr. Rice

10:05 – Brad Eubank: the problem of abuse and survivor care (35-40 min)

10:45 – Jeff Dalrymple: the problem of abuse + ministry safeguards (35-40 min)

11:30 – Jodi Domangue: abuse, exploitation, and trafficking, safeguarding kids (35-40)

12:15 – Break for lunch (John Murphy, King’s Cover pray and dismiss)

12:45 – Panel: moderated by JJ Johnson (South Tampa Fellowship) featuring: Dr. Rice, Jeff D., Jodi, and Brad. Audience questions managed via Slido.

1:30 – Conclusion/closing prayer (TBD)

Through the leadership of FBCAL, we have been able to secure grant funding for each Fortify training event held in Florida. Thanks to John Murphy with Kings Cover / Dominion First. FBCAL is seeking additional sponsors in order to provide $20k in grant funding to Florida Baptist associations.