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
BECOMING A TRAUMA-INFORMED CHURCH
April 16, 12pm-2pm ET
Instructor: Laura Thien
INTERNET SAFETY FOR TEENS & KIDS
May 6, 1pm-3pm ET
Instructors: Crystal Nordby & Mike Sloan
RESPONDING TO MINORS WITH PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIOR IN THE CHURCH
June 3, 1pm-3pm ET
Instructors: Robert Peters & Laura Thien
THE GASLIGHT RELIGION
July 13, 12pm-2pm
Instructor: Wade Mullen
RESPONDING TO KNOWN OFFENDERS
August 25, 2pm-4pm ET
Instructors: Victor Vieth & Mike Sloan
RESPONDING TO INTIMATE-PARTNER VIOLENCE
October 2026 - Date & Time, TBD
Instructors: Hannah Fordice & Mike Sloan
Long-Form Leadership Courses
Courses from 4-weeks to 8-weeks
SAFE CHURCH COURSE: ABUSE PREVENTION & RESPONSE
Spring Cohort: March 5 - April 30, 2026
Instructors: Wade Mullen & Mike Sloan
Class Time: Thursdays, 7pm-10pm ET
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS LEADERSHIP COURSE - CEU’s Available
September, 2026 (4 weeks)
Instructor: Laura Thien
SAFE CHURCH COURSE: ABUSE PREVENTION & RESPONSE
Fall Cohort: September - October, 2026
Instructors: Wade Mullen & Mike Sloan
Class Time: Tuesdays
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
2 Hour Community-Wide Abuse Awareness Event or Keynote Speaker
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.
