OCBF Honor: The Art of Giving and Receiving Sexual Respect
Empowering the OCBF Staff to Lead with Integrity and Grace
At Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, we are committed to fostering environments of mutual honor and spiritual integrity. This course equips staff members with faith-driven tools to prevent harassment, set boundaries, and create spaces where every individual feels valued and respected.
Honor: The Art of Giving and Receiving Sexual Respect is a tailored program designed for the OCBF community. It combines biblical teachings, practical strategies, and interactive exercises to empower staff to build a culture of dignity and trust within the church and its outreach initiatives.
Through this program, you will learn how to:
This course is designed for all members of the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship team:
Ministry Leaders: Strengthen trust and mutual honor within your ministry teams and congregations.
Administrative Staff: Create a welcoming and professional environment for members and visitors.
Volunteers and Outreach Teams: Build respectful connections while serving in OCBF's community programs.
Custodial and Support Staff: Foster dignity and safety in all interactions and shared spaces.
Start Date: [Insert Date]
Duration: [Insert Duration]
Format: Online/Hybrid
Cost: Complimentary for OCBF staff
✔️Understanding the sacredness of every individual as bearers of the Imago Dei. ✔️Why sexual respect matters within a Christ-centered church community.
✔️Definitions and examples of harassment specific to church and ministry settings. ✔️Theological and legal perspectives on harassment and respect.
✔️ Reflecting the Imago Dei in all relationships. ✔️ Using uplifting and affirming speech. ✔️ Practicing humility and avoiding arrogance. ✔️ Setting and respecting healthy boundaries. ✔️ Embracing the Golden Rule in every interaction. ✔️ Supporting one another through burdens and challenges. ✔️ Walking by the Spirit to develop emotional intelligence and Christ-like behavior.
✔️ Developing and reinforcing church policies on harassment. ✔️ Bystander intervention techniques: Direct, Delegate, Distract, and Delay.
✔️ Applying emotional intelligence to foster deeper empathy and understanding. ✔️ Strategies for managing emotions in conflict and sensitive situations.
✔️ Practical tools to inspire respect in ministry teams and outreach programs. ✔️ Advocating for safe, inclusive spaces aligned with the church’s mission.
✔️ Building personal and organizational plans for sustaining a respectful and Christ-centered culture at OCBF.
This course is an integral part of OCBF’s commitment to fostering a community that reflects Christ’s love and respect for all. Together, we can lead with integrity, build trust, and create lasting change.