Open Arms, Safe Communities Terry Brisbane and Rusty Rueff

Terry Brisbane and Rusty Rueff have methodically distilled the essentials of what it takes to live a full life while simultaneously becoming citizens who contribute to the world around us

Offering thought-provoking portraits of eight parishes she attended over two decades

Church leaders wanting to be more inclusive or trying to grow in their changing neighborhood will find this book a welcome resource

While this one-volume guide is especially useful for Christian educators

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Open Arms, Safe Communities Terry Brisbane and Rusty RueffHow do we reconcile the need to create safe places for worship and community with a theology of welcome and inclusion? Most houses of worship know they need a safety plan, but leadership often resists the tough conversations of restricting access and locking more doors. This seems contrary to proclaiming that church is a welcoming, open place for all. There are books, manuals, guides, and articles advising how to create a safety plan for faith based