In person at Synod Office, 175 E. Bridge St., Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Thursday, November 7, 2024 – 9:00am-3:00pm
Presenter: Rev. Emily Carson
Registration Deadline: Oct. 28th
$50 per person.

Sexual misconduct by rostered and other religious leaders is one of the most serious challenges faced by the church today. Violation of the sacred trust between church members and their leaders brings deep pain to all who are affected: victims, offenders, family members, friends, and the congregation itself.

In response to this challenge, the Southwestern Minnesota Synod bylaws include the following provisions (S14.25.01. and S14.47.01.):

“Within twelve months of assuming office all rostered ministers of under call shall demonstrate completion of at least six contact hours of continuing education in the prevention of sexual boundary violations.”

A few years ago our synod council created a continuing resolution encouraging all of our rostered leaders to have continued work on appropriate boundaries of all kinds, but especially sexual boundaries, every three years.

NOTE: You must be present at all 6 hours of the training to receive credit for completing the program.

If this date doesn’t work for you, you may comply by attending another training event that includes at least six contact hours of instruction in the same content covered by the synod’s workshop and provide proof of attendance to the synod office.

Click here to register.