Our Commitment to Child Protection
Sadly, child abuse is a common reality in our world and even in churches with 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men being sexually abused in the U.S. before they turn 18. Other forms of child abuse are also common.*
Jesus condemned anyone who would abuse a child in the strongest possible terms: “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” (Matthew 18:6)
Our goal is to prevent and respond appropriately to abuse by becoming a community that is educated on abuse, clarifying appropriate boundaries, and doing the hard work of holding each other accountable.
View our complete Child Protection Policy here →
Hope is GRACE certified
Hope Presbyterian Church is committed to being a refuge for those who are abused. We will do all we can to protect the vulnerable, care for those who are survivors, and hold abusers accountable. Abuse is not a sin like any other sin. Abuse is a crime and a particularly grievous sin when someone in a position of power and trust violates or harms someone who is powerless to stop it (see Ecclesiastes 4:1).
Learn more about our G.R.A.C.E. certification at netgrace.org
Volunteering with Hope Kids
Volunteers are committing to the safety and security of all Hope Kids, both within and outside of church sponsored events and gatherings.
All volunteers with Hope Kids must read and sign the:
Volunteers will also be subject to an annual background check performed by Checkr.
Apply to be an Adult Volunteer →
Apply to be a Student Volunteer (Under 18) →
*According to the ACE Study 28% of children are physically abused, 11% of children are emotionally abused, 10% are physically neglected, and 15% are emotionally neglected in the US.