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 help us to do this holy and hard work.

This page is dedicated to helping individuals and faith communities know what informational sessions and trainings are available as they create safe ministry with children, youth, and vulnerable adults.

Training is one of the four pillars of the Rio Texas Conference Child, Youth, and Vulnerable Adult safety policy.

Certification includes training every two years for individuals working in ministry with children, youth, and/or vulnerable adults. This three step process screens, trains, and equips all persons working with children, youth, and vulnerable adults.

Listed below are upcoming opportunities to:

  • learn more about the Rio Texas Conference Safe Ministry Policy and Certification process

  • discover how to create safe spaces for ministry in your context

  • connect with others to share best practices as we learn together how to keep children, youth, and vulnerable adults safe in our communities.

Adapted Certification Process Now Available