Churches are places of trust, community, and spiritual formation. They are also places where children gather, learn, and grow—and Scripture calls us to protect them with wisdom, humility, and care.

PPE Kids partners with churches to help create safe, accountable environments where children are protected, families are supported, and ministry can flourish without fear or secrecy.

 

Why Child Protection Matters in the Church

Most child sexual abuse does not occur in isolation or through strangers. It happens in trusted environments—often where adults assume shared values are enough to keep children safe.

Churches are uniquely positioned to lead in prevention because they:

• Serve children across all ages and stages

• Rely on volunteers and trusted relationships

• Emphasize grace, forgiveness, and restoration

• Desire to reflect Christ’s heart for the vulnerable

 

Strong child protection practices are not a distraction from ministry—they are an expression of faithful stewardship.

“Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.”
— Matthew 18:5

 

How We Support Churches

PPE Kids equips churches with practical, trauma-informed tools designed for real ministry settings—not corporate checklists or legal jargon.

 

Our support includes:

• Training & Education
  Accessible training that helps pastors, staff, and volunteers understand grooming behaviors, boundary violations, peer-to-peer harm, and appropriate responses—without fear-based messaging.

• Policies & Protective Systems
  Guidance in developing and strengthening child protection policies that are lived out daily, not just written and filed away.

• Background Checks & Screening Support
  Assistance in understanding screening best practices and integrating them into a broader culture of accountability and transparency.

• Parent & Caregiver Resources
  Tools that help churches support families in conversations about safety—both in-person and online.

 

Our Approach

We work alongside churches—not over them.

 

Our approach is:

• Biblically grounded

• Prevention-focused

• Compassionate toward survivors

• Clear about accountability

• Respectful of church leadership and autonomy

We believe grace and accountability are not opposites. Protecting children requires both.

“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression.”
— Isaiah 1:17

 

Accessible Protection for Every Church

Budgets should never stand in the way of protecting children. That’s why PPE Kids operates on a Pay-What-You-Can model, ensuring churches of all sizes—rural or urban, large or small—can access training and protection.

 

Our Commitment to the Church

PPE Kids exists to serve the Church by helping it reflect Christ’s care for children through wise action, clear boundaries, and strong systems.

 

We believe when churches lead in child protection, they:

• Build trust with families

• Protect the vulnerable

• Strengthen their witness

• Create space for healing and hope

 

If your church is seeking guidance, resources, or partnership in child protection, we are here to walk alongside you.