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SUMMARY:Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 22 – Iowa City
DESCRIPTION:Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training\n			 \n				\n				\n				Monday\, February 22nd • Iowa City— 10:00am–1:00pm\nHost: All Nations Baptist Church\, Iowa City— 1715 Mormon Trek Blvd\, Iowa City 52246 Cost: Free (Includes Lunch & Materials)\n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				REGISTER\n			\n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Churches are called to be places of safety\, healing\, and hope—especially for children\, youth\, and other vulnerable people in our care. Tragically\, abuse can and does occur in ministry settings when safeguards are weak or missing. \nWhat is Fortify?\nThis half-day training will help pastors and ministry leaders understand what abuse is\, how it impacts individuals and church communities\, and how your church can put wise safeguards and response plans in place. Together we’ll learn from practitioners in abuse prevention\, law\, and law enforcement\, and we’ll highlight resources available through the SBC’s Abuse Prevention & Response work. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is designed especially for: \n\nSenior/lead pastors and elders\nExecutive pastors\, administrators\, and office managers\nNursery\, children’s\, youth\, and college ministry leaders\nSpecial needs ministry leaders\nBiblical counselors and care ministry team members\nAny church leader involved in screening\, training\, or supervising volunteers and staff\n\n\nSpeakers\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jeff Dalrymple Jeff serves as Director of Abuse Prevention & Response with the SBC Executive Committee. He works with churches\, associations\, and state conventions to promote abuse prevention\, care\, and response best practices across Southern Baptist life.  \n					\n					 \n				 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Debbie HansenDebbie has served with ECAP’s Accreditation Program since early 2022 and is now the Accreditation Program Director. She enjoys assisting organizations with the important mission of protecting children and workers. Debbie’s background is in teaching and Christian School Administration\, and has served as an Auditor on ACSI Accreditation Teams.   \n					\n					 \n				 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Steve BensemaSteve served seven years in pastoral ministry\, including helping launch and lead a church plant in Iowa in 2021. Today\, he serves as an agent with Lightwell Insurance\, helping churches and ministries across Iowa navigate risk and protection. Prior to ministry\, Steve worked as an entrepreneur in real estate\, property investment\, and business ownership.  \n					\n					 \n				 \n			 \n				\n				\n				Schedule\n9:30am-10:00am – Registration\n10:00am-10:15am – Welcome & Opening Prayer\n10:15am-10:45am – Session 1\n10:45am-11:15am – Session 2\n11:20am-11:30am – Break\n11:30am-12:00pm – Session 3\n12:00pm-12:15pm – Lunch\n12:15pm-12:45pm – Q&A Panel (over lunch)\n1:00pm – Conclusion \n			 \n				\n				\n				Sponsored by Lightwell Insurance Advisors
URL:https://bciowa.org/event/fortify-abuse-prevention-response-training-feb-22-iowa-city/
LOCATION:All Nations Baptist Church\, 1715 Mormon Trek Blvd\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52246\, United States
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