Mar2025
New Safe Church training met with approval
Safe Church training delivery has been met with approval across the LCA, with feedback flooding in from suburban and regional congregations following the rollout of the new training model late last year. There were 109 participants in back-to-back Level 1 sessions last week.
Mar2025
Upcoming Safe Church training sessions
There are several upcoming LCANZ Safe Church Training live online sessions and face-to-face workshops.
Feb2025
Ongoing support for congregations through PSD transition
by Tim Ross
The LCANZ has been restructuring the way it delivers Safe Church training, responds to Professional Standards inquiries and handles complaints. ‘We have made these changes in response to feedback from… Read more
Jan2025
Safe Church training restructured
by Tim Ross
In response to a restructuring of LCANZ Safe Church Training, new Professional Standards roles have been created to meet the needs of the new structure.
Dec2024
Child safety requirements for congregations without children
Congregations that signed a Child Safety ‘No Children’ Assurance in Round 1 are reminded that a new assurance is required for Round 2.
Nov2024
Safe Church training restructured
The LCANZ has restructured the way it delivers Safe Church training and manages complaints, as a result of feedback from the church. The restructure impacts the Churchwide Office’s valued Professional Standards team, with the roles of Professional Standards Officers coming to an end.