Required Training for the Prevention of Clergy Misconduct
The policy and procedures document on Clergy Sexual Misconduct passed at the
2011 Regional Assembly requires all clergy in the Christian Church in Georgia to
register and complete Healthy Boundaries Training every five years. Inactive
Retired Ministers are exempt.
Clergy with standing in Georgia should receive information from the Regional
office notifying them of the year they are required to take Boundaries training
in order to retain their ministerial standing. If you did not receive this
information please contact the regional office at (478) 743-8649 or email
jennifer@gadisciples.org.
During 2019, we will continue to collaborate with the Southeast Conference of
the United Church of Christ (SECUCC) to offer the workshop to both Disciples ministers
in Georgia and UCC ministers in the Southeast Conference. Because of this collaboration
there will be two workshop options at five different times and locations during
2019. The two workshops are:
- Healthy Boundaries 101: Fundamentals is a foundational
workshop in healthy boundaries with an emphasis on power and vulnerability and
discussions on transference, friendships, dating, and self-care.
- Healthy Boundaries 201: Beyond Basics and Into the Internet
is an advanced discussion of healthy boundaries for clergy and church leaders,
designed for those who have completed Healthy Boundaries 101, and emphasizing
internet and social media boundaries. This workshop builds on the basics and
applies boundaries principles to specific situations with particular emphasis
on internet technology and social media. There is a prerequisite of Healthy
Boundaries 101 or similar foundation workshop.
For more information, download the
2019 Healthy Boundaries
Brochure.
HEALTHY BOUNDARIES WORKSHOP DATES
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Saturday, February 9, 2019, 9am-4pm – Regional DOC Office
2370 Vineville Ave., Macon, GA
Healthy Boundaries 201: Beyond Basics and Into the Internet
Prerequisite: Healthy Boundaries 101 or similar foundational workshop
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Registration is closed.
Contact Regional Office
at 478-743-8649
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Saturday, March 2, 2019, 9am-4 pm – Brookhaven Christian Church
4500 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA
Healthy Boundaries 101: Fundamentals
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Thursday, May 29, 2019, 12 – 8pm – Southeast Conference UCC Annual
Meeting
Pleasant Hill Community Church, 67 Church Dr., Pleasant Hill, TN 38578
Healthy Boundaries 101: Fundamentals
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General Asssembly Healthy Boundaries
An equivalent to the Georgia requirement for
Healthy Boundaries 101 Fundamentals will also be offered at the General
Assembly of the Christian Church in July as a two part, 4 session workshop
(which the General Assembly calls 101 and 102). You must sign
up for all 4 sessions at the General Assembly to meet the Georgia
requirement for 101 Fundamentals.
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For more information &
registration visit
ga.disciples.org/education/
Note: workbook which must be ordered in advance.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 9am – 4pm – Atlanta Location TBD
Healthy Boundaries 101: Fundamentals
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Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 9am-4 pm – First Christian Church of
Atlanta
4532 LaVista Rd., Tucker, GA
Healthy Boundaries 201:Beyond Basics and Into the Internet
Prerequisite: Healthy Boundaries 101 or similar foundational workshop
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Workshop Leaders
Rev. Marsha Brown, Rev. Erica Geralds, Rev. David Kenley, Min.
Carrole Moss, Rev. Kathy McDowell
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Participants may register online by clicking tabs above which include an online
payment option through Paypal. The May 29 and September 17 registration tabs will
redirect you to the Southeast Conference United Church of Christ website, where
you will register and pay. If you do not wish to register online you may also register
by contacting the regional office at (478) 743-8649.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
- Workshop fee is $75 which covers materials, lunch, snacks, instructor
travel and stipend.
- Pre-registration is required and must be completed one week before
the event.
- Registration fees must be received one week before event, or a $10
late fee will apply.
- No refunds will be issued, and no registrations will be taken at
the door.
- Participants must attend the entire full-day workshop to certify
completion.
For more information: contact Rev. Denise Bell, at (478) 743-8649
or email at denise.bell@gadisciples.org.
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