Classis Pacific Northwest
Ed and Sherry Fakkema, Classis PNW Safe Church Coordinators
Contact Ed and Sherry to schedule a consultation for your church or to discuss or report instances of potential abuse.
360-675-5588
Safe Church Resources
Classis PNW Safe Church Commitment
Classis PNW is committed to maintaining a safe church environment in all our member churches. We have committed to four hours of annual training in abuse prevention for our lay leaders and eight hours of annual training for clergy. The links below open helpful online resources for churches and individuals interested in abuse prevention and response.
Synod 2019's Action on Abuse of Power
Banner Article on Synod 2019
Interview with a pastor on the importance of abuse policies. https://www.thebanner.org/news/2019/06/story-clarifies-importance-of-abuse-policies
The Banner Articles on Abuse of Power
Safe Church Task Force Report (2010)
Part of the Agenda for Synod 2010, this report contains a wealth of valuable information on keeping churches safe and providing pastoral care for victims of abuse. Click Here To Access
Safe Church Training Video
A 2015 training resource produced and used in the Tacoma Community Christian Reformed Church. Click Here To Access
Overture Report to Classis PNW (October 2018)
This report details recent work of Classis PNW toward a safe culture and contains numerous helpful links. Click Here To Access
Safe Church Ministry: A Leader's Role
This is a 2014 resource from the Christian Reformed denomination and is a helpful overview of Safe Church ministries. Click Here To Access
Restorative Congregations
This 2014 report by the CRC denomination summarizes findings of a pilot project focused on becoming a restorative congregation. Click Here To Access