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Instructional Documents on Safety
Safety & Security Manual
Volunteer Handbook
Procedure Guidelines
Forms
How to Access Required Online Trainings
First Step
Child/Youth Safety
Defensive Driver
To access a training session, please fill out the form to the left and click “submit” at the bottom of the form. Within two business days, you will be sent a link via email allowing you to access the training session(s) you wish to take.
After submitting the form to the left, within two business days you will receive an email with a link to watch a brief online presentation, and then take a simple, 25-question test. When you have completed that test, you will be able to print a certificate showing completion. Please make a copy of that certificate and give to your pastor.
After submitting the form to the left, within two business days you will receive an email with a link taking you to a list of e-trainings available on the Philadelphia Insurance site. Click on the “Online Interactive 15 Passenger Van Training.” That will take you to a brief online presentation. At the end, you will take a 20-question quiz. Upon completion of that quiz, you will be able to print a “Certificate of Course Completion.” Please make a copy of that certificate and give to your pastor.
Do you have safety questions?
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Resources and Updates
Links to Training Resources
- CPR, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9T25SMyz3A
- Active shooter, http://www.dhs.gov/video/options-consideration-active-shooter-training-video
- Earthquake hazard maps: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthqakes/states
- Current storm advisories: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Printable Flyers
- A good church inspection checklist can be found at https://www.churchmutual.com/media/pdf/Self_Inspection_Checklist.pdf
- Information to be printed and posted in church kitchens, http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/18cece94-747b-44ca-874f-32d69fff1f7d/Basics_for_Safe_Food_Handling.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
- Camp Meeting Visitor Approval Guidelines
Updates to Safety Documents
If you would like to view and download the latest updates to all safety documents, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question #1: We have limited workers available to help man our Sunday school van routes. What should we do if no van attendant is available?
Answer #1: The "two adult rule" is a basic safety requirement that is non-negotiable, according to what we have learned from our insurance provider. Here are some. . . read
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In the Apostolic Faith organization, we consider it a God-given privilege to minister to our congregations and communities. We recognize that we must do all in our power to provide a church environment that is spiritually, emotionally, and physically safe for those who attend our services and events.
Apostolic Faith Church
Safety Manual
In all interactions, workers should strive to respect and uplift one another, working together as a team within the scope of their assignments. Their purpose should be to promote goodwill and unity in the congregation, regarding the spiritual interest and welfare of the church family as their joint concern and responsibility.
Apostolic Faith Church
Volunteer Handbook
The underlying purpose of every Apostolic Faith event, outing, and overnight excursion is to contribute to the spiritual foundation of the individuals who regularly attend our church. Because the safety and well-being of all involved is a key priority of our organization, there are certain guidelines for such events that must be followed.
Apostolic Faith Church
Procedure Guidelines
Download documents in printable format
The Safety Manual, Volunteer Handbook, Procedure Guidelines and all Forms.
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Recent Updates
Inspection and Meeting Recording Forms
March 11, 2015
Child Safety Seats & Booster Seats Now a Requirement
March 6, 2015
Safe Sanctuaries VideoMinisters' Meeting
March 6, 2015
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