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Policies

Safe Church Policy

Kiama Baptist Church is committed to providing places, services and programs that promote physical, emotional and spiritual health and safety and model the love of Christ to all whom we have contact with, particularly children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Code of Conduct

Staff and volunteers at Kiama Baptist Church are required to sign and abide by our Code of Conduct.

Responding to Child Protection Concerns

The Procedure for Responding to Child Protection Concerns (the Procedure) sets out a procedure to follow when a complaint or information about any form of child protection concern is received.

Conflict Resolution Policy

The Procedure for Conflict Resolution (the Procedure) sets out a procedure for resolving conflict between two or more staff, volunteers, members or attenders of the Church

Handling Complaints

The Procedure for Handling Complaints Against Staff and Volunteers (the Procedure) sets out a procedure by which a complaint or information relating to a serious breach of the Code of Conduct can be received, investigated and resolved.

Recruitment & Screening Policy

The Procedure for Staff and Volunteers sets out a procedure for the thorough recruitment, screening, training and resourcing of all staff and volunteers.

Ministry Information Form

This is the form used to collect information from parents, carers, children & youth.

Screening Questionnaire

Safe Ministry Screening Questionnaire For staff and volunteers aged 18 and over.

Communication Policy

This policy sets out clear expectations of what our Pastoral Team & Operations Coordinator will provide for ministries at Kiama Baptist Church.

Decision Making Policy

This policy outlines a structure for making decisions within Kiama Baptist Church. This policy aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and unity among the leadership, including the pastor, elders, deacons, and congregation.

Reimbursement Form

Please submit all ministry expense reimbursement requests via this form. It is required that you attach electronic copies of receipts and/or approvals to this form. Please have electronic copies (PDF, JPG, PNG etc) of receipts and/or approvals before commencing.

Kiama Baptist Church acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which we gather, the Dharawal peoples.  We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.  We commit to walking softly and gently on Dharawal Country.