I am well aware that organizing a security team for a church can be a bit of an awkward endeavor. It’s not exactly something taught in seminary for sure! In this introductory video, John Lovell gives a church security plan overview and talks about security team mission, vision, and culture. Furthermore John discusses the theology for security (as he proudly proclaims himself an aspiring Bible nerd).
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Building a Church Security Team EP2
A team is only as good as the members in it, so it is very important that you pick the right people. Step 2 discusses organizational structure, team selection, the use of law enforcement, and team size. This video offers some very practical advice to keep security team members from getting burned...
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Weapons Policy EP3
Weapons may mean firearms or the use of non-lethals such as tasers. This topic is a tough one because church leadership must weigh liability issues, potential active killer scenarios, qualifications, state and local laws, and a whole host of other concerns. This video will help church leadership ...
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Security Team Training EP4
Do not think you can just grab a bunch of security-minded congregation members and say ‘WAH-LAH’ we have a team!! There are too many things that can go wrong, and like any successful organization, all teams require work, thought, and attention. Training should be required and should be thought of...
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