OVERVIEW The church should be a place of peace and a safe haven for worshipping and experiencing God’s love and grace away from the conflicts of the world. But what happens when crime and violence breach the church doors? As you seek to minister to the desperate and hurting, are there ways to protect your congregation from those with sinister motives? This downloadable resource is designed to help you assess the security of your church and learn how to prevent a crime or tragedy from occurring within your ministry. TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW A Smart Way to Minister to the Desperate Protect your congregation while opening your church to those who need it most. By Lori Quicke ASSESSMENT Is Your Church Secure? Use this review to see if it’s as safe as you think. By Peary Perry HOW TO Responding to Transients Protect the safety of your church staff. By James F. Cobble, Jr. HOW TO A Shooter in the House A police officer’s advice on how to prevent, and react to, a gunman at church. by Andrew G. Mills HOW TO Choose the Right Security System Ways to make the church safe without turning it into a fortress. By John R. Throop and Jeff Hanna FOR THE PASTOR Educate Your Congregation on Church Security Sensible ways to welcome strangers without being harmed by them. by Jeff Hanna FOR THE PASTOR The Risks of the Pastorate Being a visible source of charity and goodwill can make a pastor vulnerable. IT’S TRUE An Intruder in the Church Letting volunteers in, keeping vagrants out. by Melody J. Carroll LEADER’S GUIDE Resource Center Quick tips and recommended resources ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type: Download Pages: 24 Copyright: 2007 RELATED PRODUCTS Crime Prevention Checklist Church Computer Safety |
