Alignment Statement

Theological Commitments & Core Values

The Safe Church Project is rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and exists to rebuild trust in the Church by creating visible pathways to spiritually safe, trauma-informed, gospel-centered communities.

This page outlines the core theological commitments and values that guide all aspects of our work, including the Safe Church Directory and the Sanctuary Certified™ formation pathway.

Our Foundation

At the heart of the Safe Church Project is a simple conviction:

The Church’s witness must reflect the character of Christ—marked by truth, humility, dignity, and love.

Spiritual safety is not optional to faithfulness. It is intrinsic to the gospel.

Our Alignment Statement

Churches, leaders, and communities aligned with the Safe Church Project affirm the following commitments:

  • Jesus Christ Is Lord

    Our ultimate allegiance is to Jesus Christ alone—not to nation, political power, ideology, or cultural dominance.

  • Every Person Bears the Image of God

    We affirm the inherent dignity, worth, and sacredness of every human being, without exception.

  •  The Gospel Rejects Coercion and Abuse

    We renounce all forms of spiritual, emotional, psychological, sexual, and physical abuse, including the misuse of Scripture or theology to control, silence, shame, or harm others.

  • The Church Must Be a Place of Safety and Truth

    Leadership exists to serve, not dominate. We reject authoritarianism, spiritual intimidation, and systems that protect power at the expense of people.

  • The Church’s Witness Must Reflect the Character of Christ

    We reject any theology or practice that distorts the gospel for the sake of influence, control, or institutional preservation.

  • Justice, Mercy, and Love Are Central to Christian Witness

    We seek to follow Jesus by loving our neighbors, pursuing justice, walking humbly with God, and bearing faithful witness through word and action.

Our Theological Boundary

For clarity and integrity, we state this plainly:

We reject any theology or practice that elevates power, nation, race, or ideology above the gospel of Jesus Christ; that uses Scripture to control or silence; or that diminishes the dignity of others in the name of faithfulness.

Our allegiance is to Christ alone—and to the sacred worth of every person created in the Image of God.

What alignment means

Alignment with the Safe Church Project reflects a commitment to these theological and ethical foundations.

It does not imply:

Perfection

Unity of doctrine

exemption from accountability

agreement on every theological issue

agreement on every cultural issue

How This Alignment is Applied

These commitments guide:

- Inclusion in the Safe Church Directory

- Participation in Sanctuary Certified™ training

- Leadership verification and review processes

- Educational content and partnerships

Alignment is discerned through community recommendations, leadership affirmation, and ongoing review.

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Our Commitment to Integrity

The Safe Church Project is not political.
It is not pay-to-play.
It is not a platform for debate.

It exists to protect spiritual safety, uphold human dignity, and strengthen the Church’s witness through faithfulness to Jesus Christ.


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A Final Word

Many faithful people have been harmed not because they rejected Christ—but because Christ’s name was used to justify control, coercion, or silence.

The Safe Church Project exists to name a different way.

A way rooted in truth.
A way marked by humility.
A way shaped by love.

Rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Committed to dignity, safety, and faithful witness.