Which option lists the seven parts of a policy?

• A. General, Personnel, Equipment/Facilities, Church Attenders, Safety, Security, Abuse
• B. General, Personnel, Equipment/Facilities, Church Attenders, Safety, Privacy, Abuse
• C. General, Personnel, Equipment/Facilities, Church Attenders, Security, Safety, Abuse
• D. General, Personnel, Equipment/Facilities, Church Attenders, Safety, Security, Incident

Answer: (A)

A policy document for a ministry is typically organized into seven broad areas to cover how the organization operates and protects people. The seven parts are General provisions, Personnel, Equipment/Facilities, Church Attenders, Safety, Security, and Abuse. General provisions set the scope and definitions used throughout the policy. Personnel covers staff and volunteers, including conduct and expectations. Equipment/Facilities governs the use and management of assets and the building. Church Attenders addresses members and visitors, outlining how they are to interact with the policy. Safety outlines measures to prevent harm and the steps to take if hazards arise. Security focuses on protecting people, property, and information from threats. Abuse provides guidelines for preventing abuse, reporting concerns, and responding appropriately. The other options replace one of these essential areas with Privacy or Incident, or place terms in an order that doesn’t reflect this standard seven-part structure, so they don’t fit as well.