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.
Facility Management
Renting Versus Buying Your Church’s Facility
What churches should consider before making a costly or permanent decision.
Responding to Threats
How churches can be vigilant in their security and threat assessment efforts.
Q&A: Gun Laws and Church Security
How churches can know the laws in place and make a plan to protect their congregations.
Churches and Cybersecurity Risks
What churches can do to protect against hackers and security breaches.
5 Common Security Questions Churches Ask
And answers to them.
Tips for Christmas Event Safety
Beautiful decorations can be hazards if you’re not careful.
When to Postpone or Cancel Church Events
Guidelines for when safety and prudence trump the church’s schedule.
3 Steps to Keep Criminals from Targeting Your Church
Property prep, community relations, and common sense can go a long way.
Is Your Facility Safe?
What OSHA can teach you about creating a safer church for staff, contracted workers, and the entire congregation.
Q&A: Renting Public School Facilities
Can a public school refuse to rent its building to a church?
Keep Your Church Safe
In years gone by, church doors stayed open round the clock. Lawsuits, embezzlement, and church
Build For Efficiency
Keeping your dream facility from becoming an annual budget nightmare.
Responding to a Dangerous Person
The right words, said the right way at the right time, can help ease tense situations.
It’s a Church, Not an Ark
Tips for keeping wildlife out of your building.
Sharing Space with Outside Groups
Being listed as "additional insured" may not reduce risk of liability.
Can Technology Help Prevent Crime and Violence at Church?
Pros and cons of security technology.
Befriend Police, Reduce Crime
Your top theft prevention tool may wear blue.
Evaluating Your Next Vendor
Ask key questions to avoid getting scammed.
Keep Your Members Healthy
Advice for faith-based groups.