Summary: This guide explains how to select, assign, and track MinistrySafe's online training programs directly from a person's profile to equip your staff members and volunteers to minimize risk and prevent child sexual abuse.
Before You Begin
- Identify your training needs: Determine which trainings are most relevant to your staff members and volunteers based on their roles and responsibilities.
- Account Activation: MinistrySafe must be activated on your account by an Account Owner before you can order trainings.
- Email Required: The person receiving the training must have an email address saved on their profile, or the order button will be disabled.
- Pricing & Billing: By signing up with MinistrySafe through Tithely, you will receive a free MinistrySafe membership ($400/year value) and only pay for the specific trainings you assign. Pricing for these trainings vary from free to $150.00 and is billed to your monthly invoice at the time they are ordered.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Assigning a MinistrySafe Training
- Select a user's profile from the People tab.
- Click the Order Training button. Note: If this button is grayed out, hover over it to see what is missing; usually, it requires adding an email address to the profile.
- Select the desired training from the catalog list. Clicking a training will expand its description.
- Select a specific focus (e.g., Camp, Daycare, Youth Sports) when you choose the foundational Sexual Abuse Awareness Training.
- Review the cost and assignment details, then click Assign Training. (The user will immediately receive an email with a click here link to start the training. This link remains active for 14 days).
Tracking Progress and Viewing Certificates
- Locate the View MinistrySafe profile status card on the person's profile (this card appears automatically after your first order).
- Check the status listed next to the training name (e.g., Assigned with the date).
- Click Passed on the status card once the user finishes the course. This will instantly download a PDF Certificate of Completion that includes their name, the training title, completion date, and quiz score.
MinistrySafe Training Catalog
| Training | Price | Who it's for |
| Sexual Abuse Awareness Training | $8.00 | Foundational training for staff members and volunteers interacting with minors. (Includes specific focuses for Camp, Daycare, Youth Sports, Education, Special Needs, or Youth Ministry). |
| Sexual Abuse Awareness Training for Vulnerable Adult Programs | $8.00 | Programs serving people with disabilities. |
| Skillful Screening Training | $50.00 | Managerial and intake personnel who run screening during hiring/onboarding. |
| Agents and Underwriters Training | $50.00 | Insurance agents and underwriters assessing client preparedness. |
| MinistrySafe Institute | $150.00 | Ministry leaders wanting seminary-level depth on child sexual abuse risk. |
| Parent/Guardian Training | $2.00 | A resource for parents (not a substitute for Awareness Training). |
| Peer-to-Peer Sexual Abuse Training | $2.00 | Staff members and volunteers watching for inappropriate behavior and bullying between children. |
| Sexual Harassment Training: Supervisors | $5.00 | Workplace supervisors. |
| Sexual Harassment Training: Staff Members | $5.00 | Workplace staff members. |
| Reporting Child Sexual Abuse Training | $0.00 | Ministry leaders learning reporting obligations. |
| Policies & Procedures Training | $0.00 | Leaders writing abuse-prevention policies. |
| Child Safety Workshop | $0.00 | Leaders building a Safety System. |
| Background Checks Training | $0.00 | Leaders using Background Checks as a screening element. |
| Third-Party Use of Facilities Training | $0.00 | Organizations lending facilities to outside groups. |
Troubleshooting & FAQs
- Which training is right for my volunteers? The Sexual Abuse Awareness Training is the foundational course recommended for all staff members and volunteers who interact with minors.
- What happens if a user's training link expires? The email link sent to the user expires 14 days after it is sent. If they do not complete the training in time, they will need to contact you (the administrator) to send a new link.
- Is there a training for parents? Yes, the Parent/Guardian Training provides a basic understanding of the risks of child sexual abuse and the grooming process. However, it is strictly a resource for parents and is not a substitute for the Sexual Abuse Awareness Training.
- Do you offer training on legal compliance? The Reporting Child Sexual Abuse Training focuses on 'best practices' rather than strict legal compliance, teaching trainees to learn the reporting laws specific to their state.