The Rio Texas Annual Conference is committed to the well-being of every person entrusted to its care as well as those persons entrusted to the care of the districts and local United Methodist Churches throughout our conference borders. Therefore, we will strive to create safe places for all of God's children. Our safety policy and procedures helps us to do this holy and hard work.

Are you certified for safe ministry with children, youth, and vulnerable adults?

Check out the information and links below to help you in this work

Get Certified: Click here for information and tutorials explaining the 3 step safe ministry certification process for adults working with children, youth, and vulnerable adults.

Ministry Resources: Resources and Templates to help church leaders create, edit, and implement a child, youth, and vulnerable adult safety policy.

Practices: a summary of the Rio Texas Policy Guidelines, best practices, and faqs.