Dear Pastor, Minister of Childhood Education, & Preschool/Children’s Director:

There is no more important person in the church than the child.  The Bible is filled with instructions to train up a child in the way he should go.  We know that the ministry of our local Baptist churches will significantly help fulfill that scripture.  As parents and as concerned Christians, we certainly want our children to be encouraged and instructed in the things of God.  Jesus Himself said, “suffer the little children to come unto me, for such is my kingdom”.  With that high priority placed by our Savior on children, we certainly should do no less.

As churches, we are being confronted with issues now, which require that we be informed about matters, which will protect the children from physical or emotional harm.  By law, courts are requiring churches to deal with legal matters and safety issues that will assist them to insure that the churches will not be liable for neglect and will better insure the churches of protecting the child in every possible manner.

We are sending you a folder that contains very relevant material in regard to many policies that you may wish to consider enacting in your local congregation.  Ultimately, many of these decisions may need church action.  All in all, we desire to help you be informed about all matters concerning legal liabilities as well as to inform you of proactive safety precautions which your church may desire to adopt.

Cindy Morris and Sue Harmon in the Childhood Ministry Group, stand ready to assist you in any of these matters.

Please feel free to make copies of these inserts and distribute them to your preschool and children’s staff and teachers.

Thank you for caring for preschoolers and children.  God has given us the privilege and responsibility to teach them diligently, welcome them, and to insure they believe in Him.  A responsibility, “yes”, but even more a privilege, a blessing, and a joy for those adults who respond to the call to touch the lives of children.

God’s continued blessings on you as you work with children.  Remember, “take care of what has been entrusted to you.” 1 Timothy 6:20.

Blessings,

Cindy Morris
Sue Harmon

Developing Policies for Your Church

Child Abuse Policies

Hygiene Practices and Policies

Safety Policies

Security Policies

Childhood Illnesses and Prevention Policies

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