Power of Grace for Preventing Problems

Think about it: Why do people hurt one another? Why do we experience abuse from those who are supposed to protect us? Why do people hate and commit violent acts toward others?

Until we get to the root of the problem, we won’t arrive at a satisfactory solution. We must get beyond the acts to the heart. . . . Continue reading Power of Grace for Preventing Problems

Power of Grace for Coping

Certainly our goal in church safety should be to prevent problems from occurring. And, as noted in a previous post, we have the power of God’s grace to make safe people. Yet, as long as we’re on this side of eternity, not everyone will grab hold of His grace. Consequently, we will face potential dangers and harmful situations in our churches. How will we cope? — Through . . . Continue reading Power of Grace for Coping

The Spirit in the Midst of Church Safety?

More than ever we need to attend to the safety of the Body. In addition to preventing the spread of a virus, we still need to be concerned with the abuses that can occur, even in the Church, along with other types of potentially dangerous or harmful situations. This is not a time to rely on human wisdom. All the more we need the guidance and empowerment of God’s Spirit in the midst of church safety.

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Safety in the Name of the Lord?

As church leaders, we want to promise safety to people in the name of the Lord but we know that bad things sometimes happen to “good” people. We live in a fallen world. Just read through Scripture and you’ll find many accounts of God’s people suffering as they experienced hardships, even persecution, because of His Name. . . . Continue reading Safety in the Name of the Lord?

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Prayer in Safety

Since love “always protects” (1 Cor. 13:7), we must put measures in place to keep people safe. Yet, let’s not underestimate the power of prayer. All areas of church life, no matter how mundane they might seem, need to be brought before God’s throne of grace.

As we pray about our safety issues . . . Continue reading Don’t Underestimate the Power of Prayer in Safety

Church Safety as a Ministry Using Spiritual Gifts?

We’ve already laid the case for church safety simply because love protects (1 Cor. 13:7). Elsewhere we’re exhorted to “serve one another humbly in love” (Gal. 5:13). When we protect, we serve one another in love. To enable us to effectively serve, God gave us spiritual gifts. Hence, we can, and should, view church safety as a ministry using spiritual gifts. The question then becomes which spiritual gifts best suit this type of ministry. . . . Continue reading Church Safety as a Ministry Using Spiritual Gifts?

The Real Enemy of Church Safety

We’ve seen the news. Some reading this may have experienced it firsthand. Places of worship have been attacked by vandals, thieves, arsonists, and murderers. Christians have encountered haters and persecutors of their faith. Despite the physical dangers for which we must be prepared to handle and the ability to prevent some of it by putting safety measures in place, the people perpetrating these acts aren’t our real enemy. . . . Continue reading The Real Enemy of Church Safety

Biblical Principles for Dealing with Safety Issues

In the previous post we determined that God’s Word can help us become thoroughly equipped even in issues like church safety. Sure, it may not give instructions on using background checks or how to set up an alarm system or other specific safety measures available today but it does provide principles that we can, and should, apply no matter what means we might use. . . . Continue reading Biblical Principles for Dealing with Safety Issues