OVERVIEW This download was prepared to help your congregation feel secure in your house of worship. Begin by assessing the current security of your church. You’ll also receive advice on how to plan for the unexpected, whether or not your church should hire a security guard, and how To deal with the media in violence aftermath. CONTENTS OVERVIEW Don’t Be a Slave to Fear Should we barricade the doors? By Karen Arneson ASSESSMENT Protect Your Church 10 questions to jump-start our security plan. By Karen Arneson HOW TO Violence in the Church Prepare for the unthinkable. From Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company HOW TO Colorado Shootings Reflect Big Threats at Big Churches Growth of megachurches has spawned an industry devoted to protecting and securing large congregations. By Kevin Eckstrom HOW TO Dealing with the Media During a Crisis Having a “media strategy” in mind before a crisis will help you. From Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company FOR CHURCH LEADERS Securing the Faithful What New Life Church did right when a gunman showed up in its parking lot. Christianity Today editorial FOR THE BOARD MEMBERS Should Our Church Have an Armed Security Guard? Each church must decide for itself. From Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company IT'S TRUE Lessons from Wedgwood Baptist Questions you ask when violence walks in the door. By Robert Welch LEADER'S GUIDE Resource Center Quick Tips and recommended resources. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type: Download Pages: 22 Copyright: 2008 RELATED PRODUCTS Protecting Your Church from Crime and Violence Keep Your Church Property Safe |
