Safe Church training for the CRCA
The Safe Church Training structure is as follows:
1. CRCA Basic Training – completed once every three years by all people in ministry roles. This is also referred to as Team Member Training. This training is usually delivered once per year in each classis at one of the churches in that classis. Face-to-face training is the CRCA preferred method of training.
2. CRCA Online Basic Course – as an alternative to the Basic Training completed in the face-to-face session in each classis, this course may be completed on-line. It must be completed by all people in ministry roles. There is a fee associated with the online Team Member course.
3. CRCA Advanced Training is for designated senior leaders only – ministers, bible study leaders and heads of ministries – for example, youth group, Sunday School, music ministry, etc. This is also referred to as Team Leader Training. This training is usually delivered once per year in each classis at one of the churches in that classis. This training must be completed once every three years.
4. CRCA Online Advanced Training – as an alternative to the Advanced Training completed in the face-to-face session in each classis, this course may be completed on-line. It must be completed by all designated senior leaders only – ministers, bible study leaders and heads of ministries – for example, youth group, Sunday School, music ministry, etc. This is also referred to as Team Leader Training. There is no fee to complete the Online Advanced Training.
5. Coordinator Training is designated for Safe Church Representatives (ChildSafe Coordinators). This course supports the Safe Church Representatives in completing their tasks efficiently. Please contact SCU if you would to be guided through this course. It may also be completed online within the SMO system.
6. Emergency Response Training is normally offered as part of the CRCA Advanced Training. This course is designed to assist individual churches to prepare their Emergency Response Plans. Please contact SCU if you would like to be guided through this course.
If you are interested in attending a Safe Church Basic Training session and you do not attend a CRCA church please contact SCU.