How do we stop the seemingly endless line of moral failures, church scandals, and spiritual abuse cases in the Church? That's a question Christians everywhere should be asking.

In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran introduces the Safe Church Pledge from the Spiritual Abuse Institute and shares how this resource gives everyday Christians a voice in this conversation and puts accountability in all of our hands.

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Chapters:

00:00 The Urgency of Addressing Spiritual Abuse

02:55 Introducing the Safe Church Pledge

05:49 Understanding the Safe Church Pledge Framework

09:10 The Pillars of Safe Churches: Transparency, Accountability, and Protection

11:58 Implementing Financial Transparency in Churches

14:48 Conflict of Interest Policies and Their Importance

18:08 The Role of NDAs and Non-Compete Clauses in Churches

37:39 The Impact of Non-Compete Agreements in Churches

44:59 Understanding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Ministry

52:36 The Importance of Transparency in Church Affiliations

01:00:50 Establishing Accountability in Church Governance

01:06:07 Creating Effective Leave Policies for Church Leaders

01:12:25 Implementing Protective Measures for Trauma-Informed Care

01:15:41 Protecting Victims: The Importance of Whistleblower Policies

01:18:59 Independent Investigations: Ensuring Accountability

01:22:24 Staff Care: Supporting Church Employees

01:25:20 Counseling for Pastors: Prioritizing Mental Health

01:28:34 Protection Policies: Safeguarding All Ages

01:32:59 The Safe Church Pledge: A Call to Action

01:41:34 Building Trust: The Future of Safe Churches