Theology of
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Relationships
The community of believers in Jesus Christ who love God and one another because He first loved us!
What is THE CHURCH?
Since asking sensitive questions of those who are giving their time and talent is difficult, churches tend to err on the side of being too much THIS way.
What is TRUSTING?
“Let your _____ shine among men…” Matthew 5:16
What is LIGHT?
Everyone has a responsibility to do THIS if they suspect abuse.
What is REPORT?
This is the single most effective way to minimize the risk of abuse.
What is INCREASED SUPERVISION?
Having created us in his image, God designed us to reflect THIS to one another.
What is HIS LOVE?
Kids are hardwired to trust adults, so churches must do their utmost to _______ that trust.
What is GUARD/SAFEGUARD?
"_____ every kind of evil.” 1 Thessalonians 5:22
What is AVOID?
Abuse can take various forms. Most obviously it can be physical or sexual. But it can be more subtle, like THIS.\, for instance.
What is EMOTIONAL?
The minimum number of people required to be with each group of kids.
What is TWO (preferably adult, preferably not related)?
Desires, thoughts, words, or actions contrary to God's will. Harmful to ourselves and others!
What is SIN?
Since we are a reflection of God’s love to those in our care, our obligation to provide a secure environment for vulnerable people is not only moral and legal. It is also THIS.
What is SPIRITUAL?
“There must not be even a hint of ________ ________, or of any kind of impurity…” Ephesians 5:3
What is SEXUAL IMMORALITY?
Abuse involves the misuse of power. Misuse of power takes place when people use their authority to DO THIS to those under their care.
What is TAKE ADVANTAGE?
To serve vulnerable people through Bethesda, you need to have a Child Abuse Registry Check this often.
What is EVERY TWO YEARS?
God saves us from our sins freely by His grace through faith and not on the basis of THIS.
What is WHAT WE DESERVE?
Abuse devastates individuals, the credibility of the ministry and the name of Christ. Thus the church must take all appropriate steps to _________ it from happening.
What is PREVENT?
"We put no _______ ______ in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.” 2 Corinthians 6:3
What is STUMBLING BLOCK?
Abuse is a violation of human dignity. It's also THIS, with legal ramifications. (On top of those that are spiritual, moral, and ethical.)
What is a CRIMINAL ACT?
Churches are not legally responsible for every injury that occurs on their premises. But they are responsible for those that occur as a result of THIS.
What is NEGLIGENCE?
All godly relationships, will be holy, glorify God, reflect his love. Healthy relationships also require that we be sincere and transparent. In other words, we must be THIS to one another.
What is ACCOUNTABLE?
As well as keeping people safe, a good policy will limit the church's legal liability and help us to be wise in selecting people to serve. For those who it also offers THIS against false accusation.
What is PROTECTION?
“…so the next _________ would know…and they in turn would tell their children…” Psalm 78:6
What is GENERATION?
Abuse is an intentional act committed by a person in a position of trust which either harms or threatens to harm someone else. In other words, the harm or threat is not THIS.
What is ACCIDENTAL?
What is APPROPRIATE TOUCH?