Open Arms, Safe Communities Richard Baxter

Richard Baxter

” In writing both impassioned and historically informed

Offering thought-provoking portraits of eight parishes she attended over two decades

While this one-volume guide is especially useful for Christian educators

This easy-to-understand perspective on relationships can be implemented in any setting with any group

Open Arms, Safe Communities Richard BaxterHow do we reconcile the need to create safe places for worship and community with a theology of welcome and inclusion? Most houses of worship know they need a safety plan, but leadership often resists the tough conversations of restricting access and locking more doors. This seems contrary to proclaiming that church is a welcoming, open place for all. There are books, manuals, guides, and articles advising how to create a safety plan for faith based