Skip to main content

sexual abuse awareness

children’s ministry

Just 22 minutest to help prevent abuse.

We ask that you take 22 minutes to watch a series of videos to better understand and take action against the threat of sexual abuse in your church.

The SBTC will provide a MinistrySafe Membership at no cost to the first 500 churches by covering the first year’s annual fee. Use the code 22MINUTES at signup.

MinistrySafe Tools

Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
(Online – 1.5 hours)

Should be taken by leadership
(paid staff and volunteers). Includes certification.

MinistrySafe Institute Training
(Online – 16 hours)
Comprehensive, seminary-level
content dealing with the risk of child sexual abuse.
Contains six modules, including Skillful Screening,
for those who interview volunteers and paid staff
who work with minors. Includes certification.

MinistrySafe Protection System

Annual subscription for the church

reporting sexual abuse

In the state of Texas, everyone who knows about a sexual abuse incident becomes a mandatory reporter. If there is an emergency please call 911 immediately. If you become aware of an incident the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services website has information on how to report as well as recognize signs of abuse.

preschool & children’s ministry

Visit our main preschool/children’s ministry page to learn more.

resources

Our resources will help you teach children in your church and community.