What’s new in the Child + Youth Protection Manual?
In 2025, The Foursquare Church released a total overhaul of the Child + Youth Protection Manual. Watch this video to find out what’s new!
Access the Child + Youth Protection Manual
To access the 2009 Manual, download here.
From July – December 2025 – ministry leaders will have various opportunities to receive training on the updated Child and Youth Protection policies and procedures reflected in the new (2025) manual. All Foursquare ministers will be required to implement these procedures by January 1, 2026.
Helpful resources
The following resources are vetted by our NextGen team and help churches provide safety for children and teens



Foursquare is committed to healthy leadership
Learn more about Foursquare’s essential milestones to enhance organizational transparency and prevent abuse, harassment and misconduct in the ministry context. You can also learn how to file a clergy misconduct report.
Have questions?
Reach out to your district’s NextGen rep if you have questions about anything related to your local church’s NextGen program, including the CYPM.