Safe Church Resources

Compelled by God's amazing love as shown through the gift of Jesus Christ, Neland Church is called to live faithfully by building Christ-centered relationships that disciple and encourage all his people as we worship, serve, and grow in this place. Our mission is to make the gospel a reality in our congregation, our neighborhood, our city, and our world.

As we work to do ministry together, one way that we can ensure that people experience the deep welcome of Christ is through providing safe spaces and experiences. The purpose of this policy is to create an environment that will nurture the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all infants, children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church programs. We do this by establishing procedures and policy for conduct.

To view our full Safe Church Policy, click here.

An application to become a volunteer with youth at Neland is available at this link: Volunteer Application

Safe Church at a Glance Printable document

Important Phone Numbers:

Grand Rapids Police - Non-Emergency Number: 616-456-3400

Children's & Adult Protective Services Hotline (24 Hours): 855-444-3911

Safe Haven Ministries - Domestic Violence Shelter (24 Hours): 616-452-6664

24-Hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Crisis Hotline): 800-273-TALK (8255)

Pine Rest Church Assistance Program: 616-281-6305

Christian Reformed Church Safe Church Ministry: 616-224-0735

GRPD Family Services Team: 616-632-6100