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Volume 20: BOUNDARIES
November 2015

IN THIS ISSUE...
Does your church have a Safe Sanctuary policy that includes social media guidelines?


The first 10 responses will receive the book, "Safe Sanctuaries in a Virtual World." 

Boundaries are important in relationships. Leaders make decisions regularly about who needs to know, what should be included, what parameters are important, and how to manage relationships. Individuals and groups must set boundaries. Ministry leaders and congregations make these decisions. The resources for this edition of eLEAD approach the topic of boundary setting from several different perspectives. We hope that there will be something of use for you and your ministry team.

Does Everyone Need to Know Everything?
By Bishop Robert Schnase, Missouri Annual Conference

Every congregation has a set of expectations, mostly unspoken and never completely identified, about making decisions. And sometimes, these expectations are unhelpful. One such unhelpful expectation is the belief that everyone needs to know everything, and the church can't act until everyone approves.
In churches operating with this expectation, many leaders expect to be included in every decision. "Why wasn't I asked about that? Why didn't that come through my committee?" Leaders genuinely search for clarity about their responsibilities. Yet when every leader expects to be included, the system becomes increasingly complex.  ...  More
Safe Sanctuaries in a Virtual World

SAFE SANCTUARIES IN A VIRTUAL WORLD is a practical, easy to navigate book for churches. It is designed to assist leaders in safely and responsibly using different types of technology in daily ministry. The book explores social media and cell phones,  copyright in the midst of the Internet,  the growing problem of pornography and obscenity,  the unique situations presented in campus ministries, preschool and after school ministries,  itineracy, sports, and campus ministries. ... More
UM Sexual Ethics

The United Methodist Church is committed to preventing misconduct and addressing
it when it occurs. The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women has created a website that strives to achieve a response that encourages and ensures accountability and healing to all parties. To eradicate sexual harassment and misconduct in The United Methodist Church, every member must get involved. . ..  More

Clergy Ethics Seminars
The Clergy Ethics Seminars are required by all clergy (provisional and associate members, licensed local pastors, and full connection members) and diaconal ministers under appointment (active or retired) within the bounds of WNC Conference (in churches, ABLC, extension ministries). There are 7 sessions still available for 2015-2016. ... More



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