The flock is precious to God

Safeguarding Our Parish

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”

– 1 Peter 5:2-3 NIV

St. Paul’s Church and the Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas are committed to ensuring that our churches are safe havens for all people. As clergy, vestry, staff and volunteers, we are responsible for keeping our children, youth and vulnerable adults safe. We will consistently follow our ADOC policy and report policy violations. The Bishop and the Diocese strictly prohibit all types of abuse, by any member of the clergy, anyone pursuing ordained ministry, any employee, staff person, vestry member, or by any Child and Youth Worker working in any capacity for the Diocese or any diocesan related institution/church in this Diocese. Together, we will build a solid safety net for our children, youth and vulnerable adults.

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ADOC SAFEGUARDING POLICY

Safety is our priority. We strive to cultivate an environment where everyone is welcomed and their well-being is protected. Our programs focus on providing the right resources, training, and support to ensure that every member feels valued and safe within our community.
View ADOC Safeguarding Policy
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Abuse Awareness and Policy Training

All parents of children ages nursery through 12th grade and volunteers working with children or youth will need to complete an application and required training.

Please return completed documents to Parish Administrator, Mark Hood (mark@stpaulsgreenville.com).

Virtual training dates are coming soon!

Download Application
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Ministry Safe Online Training

St. Paul’s Church uses Ministry Safe as a training resource. Please contact Lay Ministry Coordinator, Charmen Quinn (charmen@stpaulsgreenville.com) for a link at no charge to you for the required training.  

If you would like immediate access to this training and to pay “Single User Pricing” ($15), please follow the link below and send the completion certificate Charmen Quinn.  

Ministry Safe Training
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Reporting Abuse or MIsconduct

Please report abuse or misconduct to Parish Administrator, Mark Hood (mark@stpaulsgreenville.com). Please include as many details as possible for each violation:

  • Who – Include the names of all involved, including witnesses or other persons with firsthand knowledge of the abuse or misconduct
  • What – The details of the incident
  • Where – Where did the incident take place
  • When – Times/dates of the incident

We will maintain strict confidentiality except where required by law or in order to enable the diocese or law enforcement to complete a thorough investigation.

Questions?

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to discuss safeguarding practices, please contact Mark Hood (mark@stpaulsgreenville.com).