Protection for Children
We love the children and youth at our church and we believe that we are responsible for helping care for them and keep them safe. We require a robust screening and training of each volunteer in our children's ministries.
- All volunteers at Resurrection Church must attend for a minimum of six months before being eligible to serve in ministry to minors.
- All volunteers at Resurrection Church must pass a background check.
- All volunteers must complete yearly in-person and online training to learn about property safety and reporting policies and procedures.
You're welcome to read our child protection policy with expectations for teachers and volunteers, as well as expectations for parents. To receive a copy of our policy, please email our church office.
Our Response to Reports of Abuse
We will report all suspected or alleged abuse or neglect of children to Dakota County Child Protection Services. This is because Resurrection Church is committed to providing children and their families with a safe and secure environment. Any report of inappropriate behavior or suspicions of abuse or neglect will be taken seriously and will be reported, in according with our Child Protection Policy and Minnesota state law. Every pastor and volunteer at Resurrection Church is a mandated reporter.
When Should You Report?
When in doubt, report. Because sexual abusers groom children for abuse, it is possible that a staff member or volunteer may witness behavior intended to groom a child for sexual abuse. Please report grooming behavior, policy violations, or any suspicious behaviors to an immediate supervisor so that the church can take appropriate action to safeguard children at Resurrection Church.
How Do You Report?
In the event of suspected child abuse at Resurrection Church, one of the pastors should be contacted immediately. To make a child protection report, call Dakota County Family Service (952-891-7459). More information is available on Dakota County's Website. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. No permission is needed from Resurrection Chruch before reporting to law enforcement personnel or the Child Abuse hotline.
While not required by state law, please report all suspicions of child abuse or neglect (or any inappropriate or grooming behaviors of a colleague or coworker) to one of the pastors at Resurrection Church. This request is intended to assist the church in properly protecting children involved in Resurrection Church programs.
Reporting Misconduct of Any Kind
Resurrection Church is joining the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA). As part of the EFCA, if you observe misconduct that you are not comfortable reporting to one of the pastors at Resurrection Church, you can report the misconduct to our district (The North Central District). You get in touch with district staff that can process your report by calling the NCD Office (612-338-1716).
More Questions?
If you have additional questions about our safety policies, procedures, or reporting, please contact one of the pastors at Resurrection Church.