Confidentiality

Church leaders face dilemmas daily on how to control sensitive information. This theme discusses how to handle everything from staff salaries to the communication of church family news. Table of Contents: What Can I Tell People at Church? Scripture encourages us to confess our sins to fellow believers. James Berkley Protecting Sensitive Information Act now to secure your church against breaches of confidence. with Jeff Hanna Why Am I Controlling Information? 3 ways to test motives. Jack Hayford Keys to Confidentiality How is information handled in our church? Jeff Hanna Is This Gossip? 9 questions to help you decide. Kevin Miller When Keeping Quiet Hurts What if your reputation suffers from another's actions? Jack Hayford The Danger of an Unbridled Tongue Thoughtless words can cause serious harm. Steven D. Mathewson Strategy for a Crisis 8 key actions when scandal shakes your church. Mike Woodruff and Dennis Kasper How to Report Staff Salaries A guide to handling delicate financial information. Jack Hayford When You've Said Something You Shouldn't Have 2 questions to ask before passing on information. Ramona Cramer Tucker Pass the Secret 3 activities to discover the effects of gossip. Eric Reed