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The Safety Coordinator

By James F. Cobble

Sidebars to the article Managing the Changing Dynamics of Legal Risk and Ministry
Every church can benefit by appointing a person to be the church safety coordinator. Some responsibilities that might be included as part of the role include the following:

  • Speaking to classes of children and adults about safety.

  • Addressing the congregation about safety issues.

  • Working with church staff members to promote safety.

  • Writing articles for bulletins and newsletters.

  • Having his or her picture used as part of a safety campaign.

  • Possibly serving as chairperson of the safety team.

  • Taking the initiative to motivate others concerning safety.

  • Being a symbol of safety to the congregation.

  • Recruiting members for the safety team or to assist with safety inspections.

—James F. Cobble, Jr., Matthews, North Carolina