Safe Church Training Center

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

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

Short-Form Leadership Courses

Courses from 2-hours to 4-hours

January 30 , 2026 - 12 PM EST

Instructor: Wade Mullen

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Feb. 2026 - Date & Time, TBD

Instructors: Victor Vieth & Mike Sloan

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April 2026 - Date & Time, TBD

Instructors: Hannah Fordice & Mike Sloan

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Long-Form Leadership Courses

Courses from 4-weeks to 8-weeks

March-April, 2026

Instructors: Wade Mullen & Mike Sloan

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Fall, 2026

Instructor: Laura Thien

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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!

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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

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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!

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The GRACE YouTube Channel

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

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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.

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Recommended Resources

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

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