Lesson 1: Introduction
POLICIES and PROCEDURES
Children / Youth Ministries
The Zero Tolerance Policy – is worldwide!
“The Church of the Nazarene has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior with minors. All workers, leaders, and pastoral staff are to be above reproach in their conduct and to act in the best interest of others. This requires not only that they themselves refrain from engaging in any abusive or suspicious behavior involving minors; they will also be required to report without delay to the proper authorities anyone seen engaging in such behavior.”
– The Nazarene Board of General Superintendents
We take very seriously our responsibility to care for the children and youth that attend Belington First Church of the Nazarene. In these lessons, you will find guidelines that are intended to facilitate a safe and nurturing environment. In that environment, we want to help youth and children grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
As you progress through these lessons you will see an overview of procedures and guidelines for the Belington First Church of the Nazarene volunteers and staff. These policies are intended to protect you and the youth and children of our church. Our mission is to protect our wonderful workers and those they minister to.
These procedures have been adopted by the Belington First Church of the Nazarene Church board and will be strictly enforced.
The purpose of this publication is to raise abuse awareness and provide a resource for developing appropriate guidelines and procedures for protecting minors and preventing sexual misconduct in the church.