Q&A: Gun Laws and Church Security How churches can know the laws in place and make a plan to protect their congregations. Frank Sommerville
Using Mobile Pay Devices (Like Square) to Accept Payments Internal control and security considerations for churches. Michael E. Batts
Keeping Your Church’s Electronic Giving Safe You need internal controls to protect digital giving—here's how to implement them. Dan Busby
Keep Your Church Safe In years gone by, church doors stayed open round the clock. Lawsuits, embezzlement, and church
Responding to a Dangerous Person The right words, said the right way at the right time, can help ease tense situations. Michelle Dowell
What’s Your Church’s Plan for an Active Shooter? Four things church leaders must consider when preparing a shooter response plan. Dr. Jamie Aten
The Use of Principles and Policies Principles provide an underlying sense of direction, while policies provide specific direction. Richard R. Hammar
Securing the Faithful What New Life Church did right when a gunman showed up in its parking lot. A Christianity Today editorial
Building with Security in Mind Security elements to consider when designing a new building. Steve Edmonds
5 Steps for Building a Volunteer Safety and Security Team A church administrator creates a sustainable, long-term solution. Robert Wild
Can Technology Help Prevent Crime and Violence at Church? Pros and cons of security technology. Richard R. Hammar
Protecting Your Church from Crime and Violence Assess the security of your church and learn how to prevent crime.
Check-In and Check-Out Procedures Learn how to establish check-in procedures that keep children safe.
Dealing with Dangerous People This resource goes through safety measures to ward off dangerous individuals from entering your church.
Before You Share Your Space What to know—and do—before opening your church to outside groups. Richard R. Hammar