Welcome to the Safe Sanctuary section of the Arkansas Conference Children’s Ministry website.
As a conference, we are committed to the physical, emotional and spiritual safety of everyone God has entrusted into our care – including children, youth and vulnerable adults.
As such, we strive to provide educational resources to assist local congregations in the recruitment, training and supervision of leaders who work with these populations.
If you have a question about Safe Sanctuaries, contact Rod Hocott at the Conference office by phone: 501.324.8008 or by e-mail: rhohott@arumc.org or Karen Swales by phone: 479.751.4610 or by e-mail: karen@fumcwired.com.
“Our research consistently shows that how a church treats children is one of the keys to drawing and retaining new families.
“Sadly, churches expose themselves to all kinds of potential problems by failing to screen the people who will have contact with and responsibility for the children of strangers during church events.
There is a level of trust that newcomers as well as long-time members place in the capacity of a church to provide comprehensive care for their children.” – George Barna