church policies & procedures
Every church should have policies and procedures in order to manage all activities and decisions related to their facilities and members. These rules and methods gives both the church staff and church members expectations and guidelines to carry out every task at church. Having a policy and procedure manual can give the church comfort knowing that the manual translates the steps and desired results compatible with their church mission. Read our articles on church policies and procedures for things to consider for your church manual and operations.
A Guide to Managing Your Church’s Volunteer Background Checks
As a church leader, you should make sure to use a church volunteer background check when screening for sensitive volunteer roles. What exactly is a background check? A background check is a screening procedure, often requested by employers or organizations that work with volunteers. The organization carrying out the background check will typically search public
7 Critical Essentials for Church Security
This article originally appeared in the January 2015 issue. This information is courtesy of ACTIVE Network, which produces Fellowship One software for churches, www.activenetwork.com. You were called to be ambassadors of peace and safety. Once upon a time, the lack of peace and safety church leaders worried about mostly happened somewhere else; occasionally in homes,
Access Control and Door Security Systems for Churches
People attend church for comfort, safety, and a sense of belonging. They don’t expect to feel unsafe or to have their security compromised during mass or prayer but, unfortunately, places of worship have become targets in our increasingly polarized world. Aside from political-fueled violence and bigotry, churches also often store valuable items of cultural and
