Getting Started
Things you need to start a church security ministry. Stages of team development, risk analysis, setting up a team, choosing team members, talking to church management, policies and procedures.
Department Resources
- Church Security: The Role Of Greeters and Ushers Part 1
If you are like most greeters and ushers (G/Us), you have little or no background in emergency planning, protection or security activities. You may be a senior-aged member or have a disability or illness, or you may be youthful and inexperienced in dealing with people who are upset. You may be friendly in a quiet way or assertively outgoing. You probably thought your role as a greeter or usher would involve smiling, shaking hands, directing guests, passing the offering plate and helping during services. Fortunately, those will continue to be your primary tasks.
Read More» - Why do Churches Start a Safety or Security Team?
Several churches that I have heard from recently have been asked by their insurance companies if they have taken any steps to prepare for this type of problem. Let’s address a couple of reasons for a church to start a team.
1 - What is the primary reason to start a security team? Safety of the members and guests!
Read More» - The Role of Greeters and Ushers in Church Security
The following article on using Greeters and Ushers in a Security Role is very enlightening. For the church that does not implement a security team, a portion of the security duties can be fulfilled by the Greeter/Usher staff. The greeters are usually the first to meet members and guests. Often, if they are being attentive, […]
Read More» - The Origins Of Christian Pacifism by Gabe Suarez
Gabe Suarez is a long time friend and nationally known trainer on self defense. Gabe is a very gifted instructor with a history of having actual done what he teaches. What some people do not realize is that Gabe is also a very devout Christian. I have attended several of his classes and had the pleasure of listening to his presentation of “The Origins Of Christian Pacifism” several years ago and was extremely impressed. Gabe has given permission to us to reprint his original article here for your review.
Read More» - Getting Started in Children’s Ministry Safety
The need for volunteers for ministry is essential to a healthy, growing church. Scripture teaches that every believer has been equipped by God for ministry in, or through, the church. When everyone in the church is doing his or her part, the church normally grows spiritually and numerically (Ephesians 4:16). Therefore, a healthy church utilizes a large number of volunteers in a variety of ways both within and outside the church. The children’s programs receive a large benefit in the use of volunteers. In most churches, the children’s program is not possible without these dedicated people. But how do you insure that the volunteers have the right spirit need to tend for our smallest charges? The following sample policy lay the groundwork for providing a safe place for our children.
Read More» - [Video: Church Security Training] Church Security Use of Force Part 2
When violence begin it all boils down to our training. What weapons have you trained with? Your body, hands, knees and feet can be used as weapons. Self defense products help us even the playing field. In this video we will discuss the options you have available to you as a church security team, and how to decrease your liability if you ever have to defend your church against violence.
Read More» - Do you Have an Emergency Church Crisis Management Plan?
What to do when a crisis hits the church.
Do you know who to call and what to do? Running around like “Chicken Little” does not keep the staff and congregation protected. Can you confidently make decisions when there is severe injury or life threatening events happening? An Emergency Church Crisis Management Plan is a guide for church staff members that will assist in addressing a wide range of potential problems in the church. An effective plan includes specific procedures that cover a wide variety of potential problems or situations. Each potential topic area should be reviewed, and if deemed appropriate, a detailed procedure should be put into place. Suggested areas that should be reviewed include, but are not limited to:
Read More» - Pepper Spray
PEPPER SHOT PEPPER SPRAY is a 10% pepper spray rated at 2 million scoville heat units and made with a very fine grain that is more effective than the coarser grains of most other pepper sprays. In addition to causing an attacker pain, Pepper Shot swells the mucous membranes, which makes breathing difficult, and swells […]
Read More» - [Video] How to Choose Church Security Team Members
Choosing the right church security or church safety team members is one of the most important elements to a successful ministry. The “right stuff” includes people with a servant’s attitude, the ability to confront, and being humble in spirit. In this video course you will discover how to set up a process so you will choose the right people for the job, and how to interview for the possessions, and the qualities that make up a good church security team member.
Read More» - Should Church Security Teams Carry Firearms?
Do we arm our Church Safety/Security Team?
This is one of the most difficult questions facing church leadership who have decided to implement a Church Safety/Security Team for their congregation. Understanding that violent encounters seem to be happening on a much more frequent basis than we have seem in the past. The idea that it will not happen here is not as sure as in past years.
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