Safe Sanctuaries

Click here for Pittman Park United Methodist Church Safe Sanctuaries Policy Safe Sancturaries Policy.pdf

Committee responsibilities:

1. Absolute and unwavering commitment to physical safety and spiritual growth of the children and youth.
2. Make recommendations to all staff, committees, and any and all other groups associated with the church to enhance above #1.
3. Monitor all aspects of church activities having to do with children and youth.
4. Report to the Administrative Board on a routine basis on activities monitored, actions taken by various church groups and results.  Chair of Safe Sanctuaries is a member of the Administrative Board.
5. Maintain a special relationship with the Board of Trustees concerning security and safety.  Chair of Safe Sanctuaries serves in ad hoc capacity on Board of Trustees.
6. Prepare, review, and update the Church's safe sanctuary policy and provide guidance on its ramifications for all aspects of the church activities and physical plant.
7. Immediately review and act on any reports or observations of threats in the area of #1 above.

2010 Members:
Chair - 2 year term - Gene Murkison
Sunday School Superintendent - TBA
Director of PPEC - Serena Nelson
Administrative Board Chair or Chair's Designee - Frank Beacham
Staff-Parrish Committee Chair or Chair's Designee - Tom Sanders
Chair of Trustees or Chair's Designee - Barrie Bloser
Scouting Representative - Rich McCombs
At Large Members (3) on a staggered three year tour each - Fred Wallace, Donna Purvis
Usher Coordinator - Hikie Scott
Senior Pastor - Tim Steffen
Associate Pastor - Jonathan Smith
Director of Student Ministry - Daniel Doubleday
Director of Children's Ministry - Shelly Murphree

*Chair must not have any other key leadership role while serving in this position.

For additional information or questions, contact Gene Murkison at 912-764-9557 or email at murkison@georgiasouthern.edu.