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Safeguarding Statement

Last updated: 18 May 2026

Foursquare Gospel Church, Chapel of Joy (Lekki District HQ) is committed to providing a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Our commitment

  • We take all concerns about abuse, harm, or neglect seriously.
  • We appoint suitable leaders and volunteers and provide appropriate training where possible.
  • We limit access to personal and pastoral information to those who need it for their role.
  • We cooperate with statutory authorities when required by law.

Children and young people

Ministries involving children and teens are led by approved leaders. We do not permit unsupervised one-to-one contact between leaders and minors. Parents or guardians may be contacted for follow-up where appropriate and lawful.

Pastoral care and counselling

Counselling and pastoral conversations are treated confidentially, but confidentiality is not absolute. Information may be shared with the safeguarding lead, senior pastor, or appropriate authorities when:

  • A child or vulnerable person may be at risk of harm.
  • A serious crime is disclosed or suspected.
  • We are required to disclose by law or court order.
  • The person consents to wider sharing for their care and safety.

See our Privacy Policy for how counselling form data is handled.

Reporting a concern

If you believe someone is in immediate danger, contact the police or emergency services first. To report a safeguarding concern to the church, contact:

Safeguarding contact (church office)
Email: fgclekkimedia@gmail.com
In person: 5/7 Salvation Road, Itedo Estate, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Replace the email above with your designated safeguarding officer’s contact when appointed.

Data and online forms

Information submitted through our website forms may be used for pastoral follow-up and safeguarding in line with our Privacy Policy. Do not include unnecessary sensitive details in open contact forms; use the dedicated counselling form for confidential pastoral requests.

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