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Increasingly we read disturbing accounts of molestation (and
accusation of other wrong behavior) in the church. This Manual
was written to alert the body of Christ of the need to, "Know
those who labor among us." Thes. 5:12.
Having Church Membership and Membership Standards of excellence
is the only means of screening and being able to do this successfully.
It is also the best means of protecting our children from the
predators, the molesters, and the pedophile that would attempt
to come in and violate our children. "Lay hands suddenly
on no man," 1 Tim 5:22 - This verse could (and should) also
be interpreted as, "Allow no man or woman to come (suddenly)
into our Church and lay hands on our children."
We have developed this complete "Package" to enable
you to create your policies.
- Sexual Abuse and Prevention Plan. The Insurance CO's
are now requiring that you have a sexual Abuse Prevention And
Response Plan. To screen, supervise, and how to respond.
- Survey for Applicants. Afour page questionaire to
help you get all the facts.
- The Personal Interview. The "Hard Questions"
we MUST ask. And when we do this in an interview setting, we
will be carefully listening for and discerning the truth.
- Confidential Character Reference For Volunteer Workers.
- Short Form Application For Non-Supervisory Volunteer Workers.
- Application For Employment. These are questions you
can, and cannot ask.
- Initial Conditions And Requirements For Employment Application.
- Must Be A Member To Apply. This is our first line
of defense [Screening].
- Application For Membership. Softly written, but the
applicant is stating that they are agreeing to abide by the Tennants
of Faith and Church By Laws. This is your basis for surviving
a lawsuit.
- Employment Records Checklist. A Checklist of issues
you MUST have, and/or should consider having documentation on
file for those persons the church either employs or has working
in a supervisory position with the children or youth.
- Authorization For; 1) Medical Attention, 2) Actitvities,
& 3) Waiver/Liability. This is a 3 part form that works
for 3 children. Designed to enhance relationships with parents
by clearly communicating "when, where, how, and who is involved"
when thier children are requesting to participate in church activities.
Parents agree to pay for any medical expensis incurred, and expressly
agree not to hold the church or leaders personally responsible
for "punitive" damages (in the event of an accident)
in addition to any insurance the church may (or may not) have
in effect at the time.
- Dealing With Dissension - Non Member. You really should
have this policy in place.
This manual (by Rev. Don L. Buckel at Administrative Assistance)
provides many policies and forms to help you screen your applicants.
As laws change, activists will begin to harass the church. Are
you prepared? To our knowledge there is absolutely nothing like
this on the market today.
The Manual and Forms have been reviewed and approved by
Administrative Assistances Attorney.
For more info please contact Mike
Riehl or order go directly to the Administrative Assistance website. |
