Safe Church Training Center

Earn a training certificate from GRACE while learning from leaders in the field of abuse prevention and response.

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Courses Built for You

  • Flexible

    • In-person and online options

    • Course options from 2-hours to 8-weeks

    • Monthly payment plans

  • Comprehensive

    • Wide range of topics covered

    • Instructed by seasoned professionals

  • Specialized

    • Training courses for advocates & ministry leaders, social workers, counselors, and therapists.


Meet Your Instructors

Wade Mullen, PhD

Mike Sloan, MDiv

Laura Thien, MSW, LISW-CP

Robert Peters, JD

Hannah Fordice, MA

Crystal Nordby

Upcoming Short-Form Leadership Courses

Courses from 2-hours to 4-hours

RESPONDING TO INTIMATE-PARTNER VIOLENCE

October 22, 1pm-3pm ET

Instructors: Hannah Fordice & Mike Sloan

RESPONDING TO ABUSE ON THE MISSION FIELD

Nov 18, 1pm-3pm ET

Instructors: Wade Mullen & Robert Peters

BECOMING A TRAUMA-INFORMED CHURCH

Jan 21, 12pm-3pm ET

Instructor: Laura Thien

Upcoming Long-Form Leadership Courses

Courses from 4-weeks to 8-weeks

SAFE CHURCH COURSE: ABUSE PREVENTION & RESPONSE

Fall Cohort: September 1 - October 20, 2026

Instructors: Wade Mullen & Mike Sloan

Class Time: Tuesday Nights, 7-10pm ET

Intensive In-Person Courses

Intensive Courses are hosted in a major city and offer the same content as our 8-week courses, but compiled into 2.5 half days. Sign up below to be the first to know when our Intensive Courses are available!

Host a Training

Bring GRACE to you!

Host a training for your church, diocese, district, presbytery, denomination or whole community.

CARE Simulated Case Training

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2 Hour Community-Wide Abuse Awareness Event or Keynote Speaker

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Safeguarding Initiative Training

Additional Educational Resources

GRACE Live Conversations

Attend our FREE monthly virtual events to hear from experts on topics related to abuse and faith. PLUS, ask your questions live and get real-time answers!

The GRACE YouTube Channel

GRACE’s YouTube Channel houses our previously recorded webinars, interviews, and educational videos.

The GRACE Awakening Podcast

Explore the complex and often hidden dynamics of abuse and power within the church. Hosted by GRACE staff and featuring fresh interviews with subject matter experts.

Recommended Resources

Check out GRACE’s recommended books, free articles, survivor resources, and more.

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