Prayer Requests & Confidentiality Policy

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Prayer Requests & Confidentiality

Yates Baptist Church Last updated: September 1, 2025 Contact: info@yateschurch.org • (919) 489-2309

Summary

Share a prayer request with us. Choose who can see it (staff only, prayer team, or public bulletin). We treat requests with care and limit details. If anyone is in danger, call 911 or dial 988.

1) How to Submit a Prayer Request

  • Email: info@yateschurch.org)
  • Phone: Call the office at (919) 489-2309.
  • Optional form: A simple ACF form may be used, sending from noreply@webmail.yateschurch.org, including your consent options below.

2) Who Sees Your Request

  • Staff Only (default): Pastoral staff or office for care and follow-up.
  • Prayer Team: Shared with a small, trained group committed to confidentiality.
  • Public Bulletin/Email: Name and brief request may be shared with the congregation only with your explicit consent.

Requests may also be shared as needed with the Ministry Team, Deacon chairperson, or Care Team coordinator. Confidence is strictly maintained unless and until you grant consent for wider disclosure.

3) What to Include (and Avoid)

  • Share first name(s) and a short description (e.g., “surgery Monday,” “job interview”).
  • Avoid detailed medical diagnoses, legal matters, exact addresses, or other sensitive information in public requests.
  • For minors, use initials or a general role (e.g., “student in youth group”) unless a guardian consents to more detail.

4) Confidentiality & Consent Options

  • Confidential by default unless you choose a broader audience.
  • Consent checkboxes may include: Staff-only • Prayer Team • Public bulletin/email • Do not contact.
  • Email is not end-to-end encrypted; share only what you’re comfortable emailing. The church can follow up by phone if preferred.

5) Crisis & Safety

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health or suicidal crisis, dial 988 (24/7).

Local Resources:

  • Durham Recovery Response Center (24/7): (919) 560-7305 — 309 Crutchfield St. (RI International)
  • 24-Hr Mobile Crisis Helpline: (919) 967-8844
  • Alliance Health 24/7 Line: (800) 510-9132 — Access to 2,000+ providers
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 (or 1-800-273-8255, press 1)
  • Durham Network of Care: durhamnetworkofcare.org
  • Carolina Outreach (Behavioral Health Urgent Care): (919) 251-9001 — 2670 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham, NC 27707
  • CoR: Connects individuals to least-restrictive community treatment options.
  • Project BUILD: Prevention and intervention for youth and young adults — projectbuild.org

Note: North Carolina mandates reporting of suspected child abuse, neglect, and certain crimes against juveniles. Concerns involving vulnerable adults are referred to Adult Protective Services. See Safe Sanctuary & Background Checks for details.

6) Retention & Deletion

Prayer request emails are kept only as long as needed for care and follow-up, then removed or redacted to protect privacy. To request a copy or deletion, email info@yateschurch.org.

7) Contact

Questions about confidentiality or sharing options? Email info@yateschurch.org or call (919) 489-2309.

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