Equipped to Protect: Stepping Into the Role of Child Safety Coordinator

Mar 24, 2026

Child safety is not optional—it is a calling. This course gives you the tools and confidence to start strong or strengthen what you already have. Whether you feel fully called, or simply willing, this work protects the vulnerable, builds trust, and reflects the heart of Jesus.


Join us for this training to:

- Understand the role of a Child Safety Coordinator and why it matters to the mission of the Church.

- Identify the core responsibilities and practical steps to launch or strengthen that role at their church or organization.

- Recognize the key elements of screening, training, and ongoing support for volunteers and staff.

- Know how to build a network of safety advocates and create simple, visible reporting pathways.

- Gain tools and resources to start or refine a Child Protection Plan in their own ministry.

- Leave encouraged to do this work in God’s strength, not their own.


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Jennifer Estrada serves as the Associate Director of Children’s Ministry at Christ Journey Church in Miami, Florida, where she also leads as the Child Safety Policies Coordinator on the church’s Child Safety Team. With a professional background in Exceptional Student Education and over a decade of experience in Family Ministry, she brings both expertise and heart to her work in creating safe, Christ-centered environments for children. Her passion lies in child development and in laying a strong foundation of faith that allows children to experience the love of Jesus without obstruction. She believes that the first impression a child receives of God’s love can shape their entire life—and is committed to ensuring that nothing compromises that sacred opportunity.



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