Leadership

We've put together a range of resources and links to further reading and sources of support which may be helpful as you explore the topic of safeguarding and leadership more.

Books

Just leadership - Simon Barrington and Justin Humphreys

Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse - Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphries

Brené Brown - Books and audio on the subject of vulnerability, shame, and empathy.

A Church Called Tov - Scott McKnight and Laura Barringer

Redeeming Power - Diane Langberg

The Bible doesn't tell me so - Helen Paynter

Something's Not Right - Wade Mullen

When Narcissism Comes to Church - Chuck de Groat

What is a girl worth? - Rachel Denhollander

Links & articles

Webinar: Falling from grace - Addressing power, leadership and abuse in the church

Development of the Spiritual Harm and Abuse Scale

Spiritual abuse in Christian faith settings

The Relationship Between Spiritual Abuse and Domestic Violence and Abuse in Faith-Based Communities

Spiritual Abuse is abuse

A Theology of Safeguarding: On behalf of the voiceless

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Resources

Safeguarding Helpline

Speak to our expert team if you have questions about safeguarding or are concerned about a person or situation and need advice.

Book bundle

Get two of our top titles Just Leadership and Escaping the Maze for a special price of £20.

Safer Places Pledge

Sign our Safer Places Pledge and share it publicly as a declaration of your joint intention to make change happen.

Thirtyone:eight podcast

In this special podcast series we unpack our Safer Places Pledge with special guests including: Amy Orr-Ewing and Cerys Morgan.

Webinars and training

Pastoral care and supporting survivors

Explore the safeguarding implications of pastoral care and supporting survivors.

Role of Trustees

Learn about the role Trustees play and their responsibilities when it comes to safeguarding their organisation

Creating healthy Christian cultures

Increase your understanding of spiritual abuse and how to create safer cultures for all

Gateway to safeguarding eLearning

eLearning course giving an introduction to safeguarding.

Safeguarding Sunday

Protecting vulnerable people is at the heart of the Christian message of justice and hope. Safeguarding Sunday is an opportunity for your church to show your community that you take this responsibility seriously. Join us on Sunday 20th November.

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Safer, healthier leadership