The Salem Baptist Church is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all children, youth, and volunteers who participate in ministries and activities sponsored by the church. The following policies and procedures statements reflect our congregation's commitment to preserving this church as a safe place where people can experience the love of God through relationships with others.  

 

Adult volunteers will read the Safe Sanctuary Policies and Procedures manual.  

 

All adult volunteers involved with children, youth, or vulnerable adults of our church should, in general, have been part of the church community for at least six months before involvement or acceptance of a volunteer assignment.  

 

Any adult who has been convicted of child abuse (physical abuse, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse) will not work with children or youth in any church-sponsored activity.  

 

Adult volunteers with children and youth shall observe the 'Two-Deep Leadership policies and procedures' whenever possible, to prevent adults from being alone with an unrelated child.  

 

Adult volunteers shall immediately report any behaviors that seem inappropriate or abusive directly to CPS and inform the Youth Pastor and/or the chair of the Deacon board.

 

If in the context of a class or other event, a child discloses information that raises concern about his or her safety, the incident should be reported to CPS and discussed promptly with the Youth Pastor and/or the chair of the Deacon board.

 

I have read this Participation Acknowledgement, and I agree to observe and abide by all the policies regarding work in ministries with children, youth, and vulnerable adults, as set forth above.