Cultivating Healthy Congregations
The Prairie Central District Shepherding Team is bringing Rev. Jim Ozier back to Northern Illinois for Culture Shift: Cultivating Healthy Congregations, a one-day experience focused on helping…
This free training is an alternate for those who cannot participate in other training options and does not include a background check.
Online Registration (Registration limited to 100 people)
90 minutes Online via Zoom
Trainer: Rev. Audrea Nanabray
Safe Sanctuaries is an overt expression in making congregations safe places where children, youth, and elders may experience the abiding love of God and fellowship within the community of faith.
Learn More about Safe Sanctuaries
Trainings are an alternate to online Safe Gatherings trainings.
Certificates will be handed out after completion. Participants via zoom must having their camera on and utilize a working microphone to fully participate and receive a certificate of completion.
Background checks not included. The background check will be coordinated with your local church leadership.
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*Money paid to NIC Conference Apportionments provides the financial assistance for Safe Sanctuary trainings.
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