Church Safety & Security

  Churches have long been regarded as sanctuaries of peace, refuge, and community. They serve as pivotal gathering spaces for worship, spiritual growth, and social connection. However, in today’s world, ensuring that these sacred spaces remain welcoming while also safeguarding the safety and security of all who enter is increasingly important. Balancing the open and

  Families’ opinions matter, and as their wants and needs change, it’s important for performance and growth to know. An annual family survey is a great way to gather strategic information, identify changes in expectations, connect with families, learn what is and isn’t working for the day-to-day processes, and identify areas of improvement in child

  In recent years, churches have been hard pressed to address rising threats and evolving security challenges. While several out-of-the-box solutions have generated media buzz in recent months—from enlisting private security to arming members of the congregation—new developments in video analytics have positioned surveillance systems as the go-to physical solution for churches across the United

  Safety and security are critical responsibilities for churches to ensure the well-being of congregants, staff, and their community. Churches, like other public spaces, can be vulnerable to various risks including injuries, accidents, shootings, and other criminal acts. Recent data, including reports from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Safety Council, the Department of

  172 mass shootings, 256 deaths, and 625 wounded citizens That is the count in America this year. Do I have your attention? Do you copy? The efficacy of safety and security in public venues in the United States has never held the importance that it does today. While houses of worship are intended to

  Regardless of faith and denomination, the church is intended to serve as a place of worship and a sanctuary. Anyone should be able to walk through the doors and feel assured that they are in a safe place. This may be even more applicable to churches with their own nurseries. Infants and toddlers are

  Network security should be one of the top priorities of any church IT support team to protect the data of its members and keep its website up and running. Luckily, you don’t need years of technical training in order to keep hackers’ mitts off your data. Keep Secure Passwords Make sure you’re coming up

  How Churches Can Respond to Mass Shootings This Stop the Bleed Month In the wake of the recent tragic shooting at Lakewood Church in Texas, the need for proactive emergency preparedness in places of worship has never been more apparent. As the nation observes the month of May as Stop the Bleed Month, churches

  Although there are church congregations that have remained smaller, big churches are becoming more and more common. These facilities, sometimes called “mega-churches,” may have multiple services per day for upwards of a thousand people during each time slot. Because of this, church security has become a bigger concern, especially when it comes to children’s

  By Patrick Chown Recently, the need for enhanced security measures in churches has become increasingly apparent. With the rise in incidents affecting places of worship around the world, it’s clear that these sacred spaces are not immune to security threats. Churches are now recognizing the importance of proactive measures to protect their congregations, staff,