Episode 26 | 25 min | April 6, 2023 Building a Culture of Safety and Security in Churches, with guest Simon Osamoh, founder of Kingswood Security Consulting How church leaders can proactively assess their church’s vulnerabilities and needs and respond—while also fulfilling their missions. Erika E. Cole
Church Facility Care During Shutdowns and Limited Use Expert tips to keep your building in good shape and ready when life returns to the new normal. Chris Lutes
Do We Prevent Crime at our Church? A checklist to help you evaluate your building's security. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
Zoom’s Security Flaws: How Churches Can Respond Other options for connecting and what to do if you continue using this popular online meeting tool. Nick B. Nicholaou
Navigating Technology in the Midst of the Coronavirus: Cybersecurity Learn about best practices to protect data and avoid ransomeware. Nick Nicholaou and Jonathan Smith
The Growing Problem of Mail Theft at Churches Simple steps you can take to lower the risk of it happening at your church. Lee A. Dean
Dealing with Disruptive Individuals During Church While one court says a restraining order isn’t permissible, other courts are divided on this issue. Richard R. Hammar
Preventing a Violent Incident at Your Church Learn about preparing for an active shooter, conceal carry weapons laws, and the role of security guards.
How to Select the Right Accounting Software for Your Church From off-the-shelf solutions to cloud-based systems, church leaders weigh in on how to make the best choices. Ruth Moon Mari
Assaults on Church Property Key point 7-20.04. A church may be legally responsible for assaults occurring on its premises
Protecting Your Church from Cyber Threats Three experts discuss the tactics targeting churches—and why leaders must remain vigilant. Bobby Ross Jr.
Why Churches Should Invest in Security Cameras Five benefits of video surveillance systems, according to the experts. Bobby Ross Jr.
Reevaluating Password Protection Safeguard financial data and other sensitive information through effective password strategies. Nick Nicholaou
Why Domestic Violence in the Home Endangers Your Church Step one: acknowledge that it happens. Ruth Moon
What Leaders Can Learn from Violent Incidents at Churches What 2016 statistics about violent incidents at churches reveals about the issue of domestic violence in communities. Carl Chinn
Lessons in Protection and Prevention from the Anti-Defamation League A conversation with ADL associate director Elise Jarvis about how houses of worship can guard against hate crimes. Alexandria Kuo and Emily Lund
Responding to Threats How churches can be vigilant in their security and threat assessment efforts. Gisele Kalonzo-Douglas
Navigating Church IT to Protect the Church Balancing risks with helpful technology for congregations and staff. Interview by Bobby Ross Jr.