Our Commitment to Safe Ministry
Our Commitment to Safe Ministry
Our Commitment to Safe Ministry
Our Commitment to Safe Ministry
Our Commitment to Safe Ministry
Creating safe spaces for every generation at LifeSource Church.
At LifeSource Church, we believe that ministry should reflect the heart of Christ: protective, nurturing, and empowering. We are deeply committed to ensuring that all our ministries are safe, inclusive, and respectful, especially for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. Whether someone attends a church service, joins a small group, volunteers in a ministry, or simply walks through our doors, we want every person to know:
Your safety matters. Your dignity matters. You are seen and valued.
Who This Commitment Covers
This Safe Ministry commitment applies across all of our ministry areas,
which fall under four key ministry streams:
Community (e.g. kids and youth, men's/women's groups, pastoral care),
Service (e.g. hospitality, creative teams, facilities, administration),
Missions (e.g. outreach programs, evangelism, overseas work),
Grace (e.g. worship, healing prayer, support ministries, discipleship programs).
It applies to all:
Staff and pastors,
Volunteers and ministry leaders,
Contractors and anyone acting on behalf of LifeSource Church.
How We Keep People Safe
Screening & Recruitment
At LifeSource Church, we are committed to carefully screening every individual who serves in roles involving children, youth, or vulnerable adults. All volunteers and staff in these ministries must hold a current and verified Working With Children Check (WWCC). In addition, we conduct pre-ministry interviews and reference checks to ensure each person is suitable for ministry. No one is placed in a high-trust position without the proper approvals from their ministry leader and endorsement from church leadership. This thorough process ensures we build ministry teams that are safe, trustworthy, and aligned with our values.
Screening & Recruitment
At LifeSource Church, we are committed to carefully screening every individual who serves in roles involving children, youth, or vulnerable adults. All volunteers and staff in these ministries must hold a current and verified Working With Children Check (WWCC). In addition, we conduct pre-ministry interviews and reference checks to ensure each person is suitable for ministry. No one is placed in a high-trust position without the proper approvals from their ministry leader and endorsement from church leadership. This thorough process ensures we build ministry teams that are safe, trustworthy, and aligned with our values.
Screening & Recruitment
At LifeSource Church, we are committed to carefully screening every individual who serves in roles involving children, youth, or vulnerable adults. All volunteers and staff in these ministries must hold a current and verified Working With Children Check (WWCC). In addition, we conduct pre-ministry interviews and reference checks to ensure each person is suitable for ministry. No one is placed in a high-trust position without the proper approvals from their ministry leader and endorsement from church leadership. This thorough process ensures we build ministry teams that are safe, trustworthy, and aligned with our values.
Screening & Recruitment
At LifeSource Church, we are committed to carefully screening every individual who serves in roles involving children, youth, or vulnerable adults. All volunteers and staff in these ministries must hold a current and verified Working With Children Check (WWCC). In addition, we conduct pre-ministry interviews and reference checks to ensure each person is suitable for ministry. No one is placed in a high-trust position without the proper approvals from their ministry leader and endorsement from church leadership. This thorough process ensures we build ministry teams that are safe, trustworthy, and aligned with our values.
Screening & Recruitment
At LifeSource Church, we are committed to carefully screening every individual who serves in roles involving children, youth, or vulnerable adults. All volunteers and staff in these ministries must hold a current and verified Working With Children Check (WWCC). In addition, we conduct pre-ministry interviews and reference checks to ensure each person is suitable for ministry. No one is placed in a high-trust position without the proper approvals from their ministry leader and endorsement from church leadership. This thorough process ensures we build ministry teams that are safe, trustworthy, and aligned with our values.
Training & Induction
Everyone serving in our ministries is equipped through intentional training and thorough induction processes. Before commencing, all leaders and volunteers involved with children, youth, or vulnerable adults must complete approved Ministry training and be familiar with our Child Protection Policy, governance expectations, and conduct guidelines. Ongoing refresher training is required to ensure team members stay up to date with best practices. This preparation helps our team members understand boundaries, communication standards, and how to create safe, welcoming spaces for those in their care.
Training & Induction
Everyone serving in our ministries is equipped through intentional training and thorough induction processes. Before commencing, all leaders and volunteers involved with children, youth, or vulnerable adults must complete approved Ministry training and be familiar with our Child Protection Policy, governance expectations, and conduct guidelines. Ongoing refresher training is required to ensure team members stay up to date with best practices. This preparation helps our team members understand boundaries, communication standards, and how to create safe, welcoming spaces for those in their care.
Training & Induction
Everyone serving in our ministries is equipped through intentional training and thorough induction processes. Before commencing, all leaders and volunteers involved with children, youth, or vulnerable adults must complete approved Ministry training and be familiar with our Child Protection Policy, governance expectations, and conduct guidelines. Ongoing refresher training is required to ensure team members stay up to date with best practices. This preparation helps our team members understand boundaries, communication standards, and how to create safe, welcoming spaces for those in their care.
Training & Induction
Everyone serving in our ministries is equipped through intentional training and thorough induction processes. Before commencing, all leaders and volunteers involved with children, youth, or vulnerable adults must complete approved Ministry training and be familiar with our Child Protection Policy, governance expectations, and conduct guidelines. Ongoing refresher training is required to ensure team members stay up to date with best practices. This preparation helps our team members understand boundaries, communication standards, and how to create safe, welcoming spaces for those in their care.
Training & Induction
Everyone serving in our ministries is equipped through intentional training and thorough induction processes. Before commencing, all leaders and volunteers involved with children, youth, or vulnerable adults must complete approved Ministry training and be familiar with our Child Protection Policy, governance expectations, and conduct guidelines. Ongoing refresher training is required to ensure team members stay up to date with best practices. This preparation helps our team members understand boundaries, communication standards, and how to create safe, welcoming spaces for those in their care.
Conduct & Behaviour Expectations
At LifeSource Church, we uphold a culture of integrity, respect, and accountability in every ministry environment. All team members are expected to maintain appropriate boundaries, avoiding any behaviour that could be perceived as secretive, manipulative, or harmful. Leaders must not be alone one-on-one with a child or vulnerable person unless it is pre-approved and unavoidable. Communication must be open and transparent, using only approved platforms. Every team member commits to respectful language, safe interactions, and immediate reporting of any concerns, no matter how small, to ensure our ministry spaces remain safe for everyone.
Conduct & Behaviour Expectations
At LifeSource Church, we uphold a culture of integrity, respect, and accountability in every ministry environment. All team members are expected to maintain appropriate boundaries, avoiding any behaviour that could be perceived as secretive, manipulative, or harmful. Leaders must not be alone one-on-one with a child or vulnerable person unless it is pre-approved and unavoidable. Communication must be open and transparent, using only approved platforms. Every team member commits to respectful language, safe interactions, and immediate reporting of any concerns, no matter how small, to ensure our ministry spaces remain safe for everyone.
Conduct & Behaviour Expectations
At LifeSource Church, we uphold a culture of integrity, respect, and accountability in every ministry environment. All team members are expected to maintain appropriate boundaries, avoiding any behaviour that could be perceived as secretive, manipulative, or harmful. Leaders must not be alone one-on-one with a child or vulnerable person unless it is pre-approved and unavoidable. Communication must be open and transparent, using only approved platforms. Every team member commits to respectful language, safe interactions, and immediate reporting of any concerns, no matter how small, to ensure our ministry spaces remain safe for everyone.
Conduct & Behaviour Expectations
At LifeSource Church, we uphold a culture of integrity, respect, and accountability in every ministry environment. All team members are expected to maintain appropriate boundaries, avoiding any behaviour that could be perceived as secretive, manipulative, or harmful. Leaders must not be alone one-on-one with a child or vulnerable person unless it is pre-approved and unavoidable. Communication must be open and transparent, using only approved platforms. Every team member commits to respectful language, safe interactions, and immediate reporting of any concerns, no matter how small, to ensure our ministry spaces remain safe for everyone.
Conduct & Behaviour Expectations
At LifeSource Church, we uphold a culture of integrity, respect, and accountability in every ministry environment. All team members are expected to maintain appropriate boundaries, avoiding any behaviour that could be perceived as secretive, manipulative, or harmful. Leaders must not be alone one-on-one with a child or vulnerable person unless it is pre-approved and unavoidable. Communication must be open and transparent, using only approved platforms. Every team member commits to respectful language, safe interactions, and immediate reporting of any concerns, no matter how small, to ensure our ministry spaces remain safe for everyone.
Safe Environments & Risk Management
We take proactive steps to ensure that every ministry environment at LifeSource Church is physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe. This includes maintaining age-appropriate and hazard-free spaces, adhering to recommended child-to-leader supervision ratios, and conducting risk assessments for events, outings, and new programs. Leaders are responsible for collecting parental permission and medical information when required and following clear guidelines for transport, photography, and online engagement. Our aim is not just to respond to safety issues, but to anticipate and prevent them through wise planning and thoughtful leadership.
Safe Environments & Risk Management
We take proactive steps to ensure that every ministry environment at LifeSource Church is physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe. This includes maintaining age-appropriate and hazard-free spaces, adhering to recommended child-to-leader supervision ratios, and conducting risk assessments for events, outings, and new programs. Leaders are responsible for collecting parental permission and medical information when required and following clear guidelines for transport, photography, and online engagement. Our aim is not just to respond to safety issues, but to anticipate and prevent them through wise planning and thoughtful leadership.
Safe Environments & Risk Management
We take proactive steps to ensure that every ministry environment at LifeSource Church is physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe. This includes maintaining age-appropriate and hazard-free spaces, adhering to recommended child-to-leader supervision ratios, and conducting risk assessments for events, outings, and new programs. Leaders are responsible for collecting parental permission and medical information when required and following clear guidelines for transport, photography, and online engagement. Our aim is not just to respond to safety issues, but to anticipate and prevent them through wise planning and thoughtful leadership.
Safe Environments & Risk Management
We take proactive steps to ensure that every ministry environment at LifeSource Church is physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe. This includes maintaining age-appropriate and hazard-free spaces, adhering to recommended child-to-leader supervision ratios, and conducting risk assessments for events, outings, and new programs. Leaders are responsible for collecting parental permission and medical information when required and following clear guidelines for transport, photography, and online engagement. Our aim is not just to respond to safety issues, but to anticipate and prevent them through wise planning and thoughtful leadership.
Safe Environments & Risk Management
We take proactive steps to ensure that every ministry environment at LifeSource Church is physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe. This includes maintaining age-appropriate and hazard-free spaces, adhering to recommended child-to-leader supervision ratios, and conducting risk assessments for events, outings, and new programs. Leaders are responsible for collecting parental permission and medical information when required and following clear guidelines for transport, photography, and online engagement. Our aim is not just to respond to safety issues, but to anticipate and prevent them through wise planning and thoughtful leadership.
Reporting and Response
We take all concerns related to safety, harm, or misconduct seriously and are committed to responding with urgency, compassion, and integrity. Anyone who observes or suspects inappropriate behaviour, abuse, or a breach of safe ministry standards is encouraged to report it immediately to a team leader, pastor, or member of the church leadership. Our church follows clear reporting procedures in line with NSW legislation and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, including mandatory reporting obligations where required. We ensure that every report is handled confidentially, sensitively, and in a way that prioritises the well-being of those affected.
Reporting and Response
We take all concerns related to safety, harm, or misconduct seriously and are committed to responding with urgency, compassion, and integrity. Anyone who observes or suspects inappropriate behaviour, abuse, or a breach of safe ministry standards is encouraged to report it immediately to a team leader, pastor, or member of the church leadership. Our church follows clear reporting procedures in line with NSW legislation and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, including mandatory reporting obligations where required. We ensure that every report is handled confidentially, sensitively, and in a way that prioritises the well-being of those affected.
Reporting and Response
We take all concerns related to safety, harm, or misconduct seriously and are committed to responding with urgency, compassion, and integrity. Anyone who observes or suspects inappropriate behaviour, abuse, or a breach of safe ministry standards is encouraged to report it immediately to a team leader, pastor, or member of the church leadership. Our church follows clear reporting procedures in line with NSW legislation and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, including mandatory reporting obligations where required. We ensure that every report is handled confidentially, sensitively, and in a way that prioritises the well-being of those affected.
Reporting and Response
We take all concerns related to safety, harm, or misconduct seriously and are committed to responding with urgency, compassion, and integrity. Anyone who observes or suspects inappropriate behaviour, abuse, or a breach of safe ministry standards is encouraged to report it immediately to a team leader, pastor, or member of the church leadership. Our church follows clear reporting procedures in line with NSW legislation and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, including mandatory reporting obligations where required. We ensure that every report is handled confidentially, sensitively, and in a way that prioritises the well-being of those affected.
Reporting and Response
We take all concerns related to safety, harm, or misconduct seriously and are committed to responding with urgency, compassion, and integrity. Anyone who observes or suspects inappropriate behaviour, abuse, or a breach of safe ministry standards is encouraged to report it immediately to a team leader, pastor, or member of the church leadership. Our church follows clear reporting procedures in line with NSW legislation and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, including mandatory reporting obligations where required. We ensure that every report is handled confidentially, sensitively, and in a way that prioritises the well-being of those affected.
Oversight & Leadership
The responsibility for safe ministry at LifeSource Church is held at the highest levels of leadership. Oversight is provided by our Executive Leadership Team, with governance and policy compliance managed by the Executive Administrator – Service. This includes ensuring that all safe ministry practices are properly implemented, reviewed regularly, and updated in response to legal or organisational changes. Ministry leaders are supported to embed safe ministry principles within their teams, so that safety is not just a policy, but a culture lived out across every area of church life.
Oversight & Leadership
The responsibility for safe ministry at LifeSource Church is held at the highest levels of leadership. Oversight is provided by our Executive Leadership Team, with governance and policy compliance managed by the Executive Administrator – Service. This includes ensuring that all safe ministry practices are properly implemented, reviewed regularly, and updated in response to legal or organisational changes. Ministry leaders are supported to embed safe ministry principles within their teams, so that safety is not just a policy, but a culture lived out across every area of church life.
Oversight & Leadership
The responsibility for safe ministry at LifeSource Church is held at the highest levels of leadership. Oversight is provided by our Executive Leadership Team, with governance and policy compliance managed by the Executive Administrator – Service. This includes ensuring that all safe ministry practices are properly implemented, reviewed regularly, and updated in response to legal or organisational changes. Ministry leaders are supported to embed safe ministry principles within their teams, so that safety is not just a policy, but a culture lived out across every area of church life.
Oversight & Leadership
The responsibility for safe ministry at LifeSource Church is held at the highest levels of leadership. Oversight is provided by our Executive Leadership Team, with governance and policy compliance managed by the Executive Administrator – Service. This includes ensuring that all safe ministry practices are properly implemented, reviewed regularly, and updated in response to legal or organisational changes. Ministry leaders are supported to embed safe ministry principles within their teams, so that safety is not just a policy, but a culture lived out across every area of church life.
Oversight & Leadership
The responsibility for safe ministry at LifeSource Church is held at the highest levels of leadership. Oversight is provided by our Executive Leadership Team, with governance and policy compliance managed by the Executive Administrator – Service. This includes ensuring that all safe ministry practices are properly implemented, reviewed regularly, and updated in response to legal or organisational changes. Ministry leaders are supported to embed safe ministry principles within their teams, so that safety is not just a policy, but a culture lived out across every area of church life.
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We welcome transparency. If you’d like more information, please reach out.
Contact us at: operations@lifesourcechurch.org.au
Phone: (02) 6964 9953
Or speak directly with one of our Executive Pastors.
We welcome transparency. If you’d like more information, please reach out.
Contact us at: operations@lifesourcechurch.org.au
Phone: (02) 6964 9953
Or speak directly with one of our Executive Pastors.
We welcome transparency. If you’d like more information, please reach out.
Contact us at: operations@lifesourcechurch.org.au
Phone: (02) 6964 9953
Or speak directly with one of our Executive Pastors.
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