The Upper New York Annual Conference has establish this training program to assist churches in
establishing standard policies and procedures; as well as assist churches, districts and conference
ministries and programs in reducing the risk of abuse to children, youth, and vulnerable
adults in order to:
1. provide for the safety of children, youth, and vulnerable adults in our churches and conference;
2. provide safeguards for adults who work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults;
3. hold accountable all those who minister in the name of Jesus Christ; and,
4. be diligent and good stewards of God’s resources provided to the church through Spiritual gifts and material means of ministry,
The Upper New York Annual Conference has affirmed its
Vision:
- To live the gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God’s love with our neighbors in all places.
Purpose:
- Growing in our relationship with God
- Being the body of Christ within the world,
Living in accordance with the example of Jesus Christ by:
- Engaging, equipping and empowering local churches to be in ministry with and to our Global Neighborhood
- Encouraging and developing leadership within the laity and clergy that is diverse yet united by our love for Christ; and
- Building relationships with our neighbors, particularly with those who have been disenfranchised by mainstream society
