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SUMMARY:Virtual Training Institute: Equipped to Protect\, Stepping Into the Role of Child Safety Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:About this Virtual Event:\nThe Virtual Training Institute is a resource of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). These free webinars are part of an ongoing series designed to provide valuable continuing education on topics related to Abuse Prevention and Response. The goal is to strengthen the safeguarding efforts of ministries to protect the vulnerable. Each session features instruction from an industry expert and a live Q&A session with the presenter. All ministry leaders are invited to join the conversation on these important topics\, informed by real issues ministry leaders face today. \nOverview of this Course: \nDuring this course\, guests will hear from Jennifer Estrada\, Associate Director of Children’s Ministry at Christ Journey Church in Miami\, Florida\, on how child safety is not optional—it is a calling. Through this webinar\, you will receive the tools and confidence to start strong or strengthen what you already have. Whether you feel fully called\, or simply willing\, this work protects the vulnerable\, builds trust\, and reflects the heart of Jesus. \nJoin us for this training to: \n\nUnderstand the role of a Child Safety Coordinator and why it matters to the mission of the Church.\nIdentify the core responsibilities and practical steps to launch or strengthen that role at their church or organization.\nRecognize the key elements of screening\, training\, and ongoing support for volunteers and staff.\nKnow how to build a network of safety advocates and create simple\, visible reporting pathways.\nGain tools and resources to start or refine a Child Protection Plan in their own ministry.\nLeave encouraged to do this work in God’s strength\, not their own.\n\nWho’s Invited?\nAny ministry leader who is seeking to learn more about child safety in the local church. \nDate/Time:\nMarch 24\, 2-3:30 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nOnline (Access webinar link by registering) \nPresenter:\nJennifer Estrada\, Associate Director of Children’s Ministry at Christ Journey Church in Miami\, Florida \nJennifer Estrada serves as the Associate Director of Children’s Ministry at Christ Journey Church in Miami\, Florida\, where she also leads as the Child Safety Policies Coordinator on the church’s Child Safety Team. With a professional background in Exceptional Student Education and over a decade of experience in Family Ministry\, she brings both expertise and heart to her work in creating safe\, Christ-centered environments for children. Her passion lies in child development and in laying a strong foundation of faith that allows children to experience the love of Jesus without obstruction. She believes that the first impression a child receives of God’s love can shape their entire life—and is committed to ensuring that nothing compromises that sacred opportunity. \nCost:\nFree! \nRegister:\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/virtual-training-institute-equipped-to-protect-stepping-into-the-role-of-child-safety-coordinator/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training Institute: Walking with the Wounded\, Caring for Those Impacted by Trauma
DESCRIPTION:About this Virtual Event:\nThe Virtual Training Institute is a resource of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). These free webinars are part of an ongoing series designed to provide valuable continuing education on topics related to Abuse Prevention and Response. The goal is to strengthen the safeguarding efforts of ministries to protect the vulnerable. Each session features instruction from an industry expert and a live Q&A session with the presenter. All ministry leaders are invited to join the conversation on these important topics\, informed by real issues ministry leaders face today. \nOverview of this Course: \nTrauma is one of the most pressing issues of our day\, touching lives in both obvious and hidden ways. Yet many of us feel unprepared to respond with both wisdom and compassion. What exactly is trauma? And how can we\, as Christians\, offer care that is biblically faithful and truly empathetic? \nCounselor and author Eliza Huie will share insights from her book Trauma Aware: A Christian’s Guide to Help and Care. Written to equip pastors\, ministry leaders\, and everyday helpers\, this resource blends biblical foundations with clinical understanding to help the church better recognize and respond to trauma. Trauma can cloud the mind\, weigh down the body\, and entangle the soul. In the face of such struggles\, Eliza offers both clarity and encouragement—helping us demystify trauma and showing us how to walk alongside others with the hope of Christ. \nWho’s Invited?\nAny ministry leader who is seeking to learn more about child safety or trauma care. \nDate/Time:\nApril 16\, 2-3:30 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nOnline (Access webinar link by registering) \nPresenter:\nEliza Huie\, Director of Counseling at McLean Bible Church in Vienna\, Virginia. \nEliza Huie is a licensed clinical professional counselor and serves as the Director of Counseling at McLean Bible Church in Vienna\, Virginia. She holds certifications in biblical counseling from The Christian Counseling Educational Foundation (CCEF) and The Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC). She is also the author of several books including Raising Kids Emotionally Healthy Kids\, Teens and Anxiety: Help for Parents\, The Whole Life\, 52-Weeks of Biblical Self-care\, Count Yourself Calm\, I’m Stressed: A Path from Pressure to Peace\, Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated World\, and other titles. \nCost:\nFree! \nRegister:\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/virtual-training-institute-walking-with-the-wounded-caring-for-those-impacted-by-trauma/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training Institute: Grooming\, What is Grooming and How to Train and Protect Kids in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:About this Virtual Event:\nThe Virtual Training Institute is a resource of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). These free webinars are part of an ongoing series designed to provide valuable continuing education on topics related to Abuse Prevention and Response. The goal is to strengthen the safeguarding efforts of ministries to protect the vulnerable. Each session features instruction from an industry expert and a live Q&A session with the presenter. All ministry leaders are invited to join the conversation on these important topics\, informed by real issues ministry leaders face today. \nOverview of this Course: \nDuring this webinar\, guests will hear from former US Marshall Director and former NCMEC Director John Clark and Matt Espenshade. Clark and Espenshade will define the term “grooming” and equip ministry leaders with ways to protect the kids in their ministry. \nWho’s Invited?\nAny ministry leader who is seeking to learn more about child safety. \nDate/Time:\nMay 12\, 2-3:30 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nOnline (Access webinar link by registering) \nPresenters:\nJohn Clark and Matt Espenshade \nFormer US Marshall Director and former NCMEC Director John Clark and Matt Espenshade. \nCost:\nFree! \nRegister:\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/virtual-training-institute-grooming-what-is-grooming-and-how-to-train-and-protect-kids-in-ministry/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T180000
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SUMMARY:Woven Women Monthly Zoom Call
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nIn 2027\, Woven Women will host a monthly Zoom call with a guest speaker! These Zoom calls are designed to encourage and equip women serving in ministry at their church and those seeking to disciple women in their community. These monthly calls will cover topics such as: evangelism\, mentoring women\, reaching young women for Christ\, and more! This particular Zoom call will feature guest speaker Catherine Renfro\, National Director of Women’s Evangelism for the North American Mission Board (NAMB)\, who will discuss the topic of evangelism. \nWho’s Invited:\nWomen’s ministry directors and leaders and women seeking to grow in their discipleship and evangelism skills. \nDate/Time:\nThursday\, January 14\, 2027 | 6:00 p.m. \nLocation:\nVirtual: Zoom (links will be provided) \nSpeaker: Catherine Renfro\, National Director of Women’s Evangelism for NAMB\nCatherine Renfro is a church planter’s wife\, mom\, and the National Director of Women’s Evangelism at the North American Mission Board (NAMB). She graduated from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master’s Degree in Christian Education and Biblical Counseling. She is the author of Hope\, Hurt\, and Healing: Experiencing Jesus in the Wake of Suicide. Catherine is passionate about seeing lost people come to know Jesus and saved people live out their purpose of making Jesus known. \nCost:\nFree! \nRegister:\nOnline Registration is forthcoming. \nQuestions?\nContact Mary Landis\, BRN Women’s Ministry Consultant\, at maryl@brnunited.org.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/woven-women-monthly-zoom-call/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Leadership Pathway: Vision Call
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nReady to grow your ministry impact? Whether you’re a new leader or ready to keep growing\, you need a plan — and you don’t have to lead alone. Join us for the Leadership Pathway: Vision Call on Zoom and discover a new way to connect\, grow\, and learn alongside other church leaders. You’ll get a look at the new Leadership Pathway\, designed to provide: \n\nPractical training and tools\nOpportunities to connect with other church leaders\nSupport for your leadership journey\nGreater confidence to lead and grow your ministry\n\nYour next step in leadership starts here. Join us and discover the pathway forward.\nWho’s Invited:\nPastors and ministry leaders \nDate/Time:\nTuesday\, February 9\, 2027 | Choose the time that works for you: 3:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. \nLocation:\nVirtual: Zoom (RSVP to get Zoom link) \nPresenter: David Ludwig\, BRN Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development\n \nDavid Ludwig began serving the Baptist Resource Network in 2004 as a consultant in church health\, where he served until September 2013\, when he joined the team full-time. He now serves as the Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development. David is a Certified Leadership Coach and has coached pastors\, church planters\, and other leaders across our network\, helping them to discover solutions to the challenges they were facing. He is passionate about disciple-making and leadership development and intentionally seeks opportunities to equip pastors and leaders to develop healthy\, disciple-making churches.  He enjoys grilling on the back deck and spending time with his family. David and his wife\, Sheryl\, have four daughters and nine grandchildren (including twins!) \n\n\n\n\nCost:\nFree! \nRegistration:\nRegistration is forthcoming. \nQuestions?\nContact David Ludwig\, BRN Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development\, at DavidL@brnunited.org.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/leadership-pathway-vision-call/2027-02-09/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T183000
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SUMMARY:Woven Women Monthly Zoom Call
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nIn 2027\, Woven Women will host a monthly Zoom call with a guest speaker! These Zoom calls are designed to encourage and equip women serving in ministry at their church and those seeking to disciple women in their community. These monthly calls will cover topics such as: evangelism\, mentoring women\, reaching young women for Christ\, and more! This particular Zoom call will feature guest speaker Dale Eberhardt from East Shore Baptist Church and cover the topic of mentoring women. \nWho’s Invited:\nWomen’s ministry directors and leaders and women seeking to grow in their discipleship and evangelism skills. \nDate/Time:\nThursday\, February 18\, 2027 | 6:30 p.m. \nLocation:\nVirtual: Zoom (links will be provided) \nSpeaker: Dale Eberhardt\, East Shore Baptist Church\nDale Eberhardt is a member of East Shore Baptist Church in Harrisburg\, Pa.\, where she is involved with women’s ministry and equipping the women of East Shore Baptist Church. \nCost:\nFree! \nRegister:\nOnline Registration is forthcoming. \nQuestions?\nContact Mary Landis\, BRN Women’s Ministry Consultant\, at maryl@brnunited.org.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/woven-women-monthly-zoom-call-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270322T183000
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SUMMARY:Woven Women Monthly Zoom Call
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nIn 2027\, Woven Women will host a monthly Zoom call with a guest speaker! These Zoom calls are designed to encourage and equip women serving in ministry at their church and those seeking to disciple women in their community. These monthly calls will cover topics such as: evangelism\, mentoring women\, reaching young women for Christ\, and more! This particular Zoom call will feature guest speaker Karen Miller\, Women’s Ministry Director Bucks County Community Church\, who will cover the topic of reaching young women for Christ. \nWho’s Invited:\nWomen’s ministry directors and leaders and women seeking to grow in their discipleship and evangelism skills. \nDate/Time:\nMonaday\, March 22\, 2027 | 6:30 p.m. \nLocation:\nVirtual: Zoom (links will be provided) \nSpeaker: Karen Miller\, Bucks County Community Church\nKaren Miller founded the “Women of Worth” ministry in 2000\, driven by a passion to mentor women in growing their faith and identity in Christ. As a wife\, mother of six\, grandmother of eight\, and ministry partner alongside husband\, Pastor Ken Miller\, she understands the challenges women face. Karen holds degrees in Elementary Education and Biblical Studies from Cairn University. In her free time\, she enjoys gardening\, quilting\, cooking\, traveling\, and especially gathering her family together. \nCost:\nFree! \nRegister:\nOnline Registration is forthcoming. \nQuestions?\nContact Mary Landis\, BRN Women’s Ministry Consultant\, at maryl@brnunited.org.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/woven-women-monthly-zoom-call-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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