Safeguarding Policy & Procedures
Our vision is for Godstone Baptist Church to create a supportive community where KNOWING God and each other deeply, GROWING discples who become like Jesus, and GOING to serve Him in our everyday lives is an everyday reality.
The Safeguarding Policy Statement of Godstone Baptist Church is that children and adults at risk are an important part of our fellowship. The Bible quite clearly values children and adults at risk and tells us that they are a gift from God. They should be respected as people in their own right. They have an important contribution to make to our church and we should listen to and consider their views and opinions.
Download Safeguarding Policy & Procedures document here: GBC Safeguarding Policy & Procedures
Safeguarding contact points within our church
The church has appointed the following individuals to form part of the church safeguarding team:
Designated Person for Safeguarding (DPS)
They will advise the church on any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and take the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected.
Email address: safeguarding@godstonebc.org
Deputy Designated Person for Safeguarding (DDPS)
They will assist the Designated Person for Safeguarding (DPS) in helping the church on any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and take the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected.
Email Address: safeguardingdeputy@godstonebc.org
Safeguarding Trustee
They will raise the profile of safeguarding within the church and oversee and monitor the implementation of the safeguarding policy and procedures on behalf of the church trustees.
Email address: safeguardingtrustee@godstonebc.org
