Church Security–How To Assess the Safety and Security of Your Place of Worship
Church Security Assessments–You Can Conduct One Very Effectively
Several weeks ago I posted that I was working on another church security document. It’s completed now and I’m happy to send it to anyone who requests it. I don’t have it as a download because frankly, I like to say hello to those who ask for material, and have met some great people all around the world that way! (I have sent the document on Greeters and Ushers to almost every continent and many, many countries, as well as to every state. It’s been very fun and gratifying!)
This new document is essentially a small (83 page) book on the topic of church security assessments and planning. The last part is an update of the greeter and usher document. The first part will be a tremendously helpful tool for those who want to get to know their place of worship from a safety and security perspective, as well as to plan for emergencies. You don’t have to hire someone or call someone to help you, with this as a guide.
You will find it to be more in-depth than any of the other material I have seen on the market right now–although those can be very helpful. They often have material I haven’t included in this one because of the limited scope of the topic. As long as people are well balanced and focused on effectiveness using best practices for security, it’s all useful and all worth reading.
Please use the contact form to get a free copy of this PDF file on church security. You can print it and distribute it or forward it freely, as long as it is not sold. I have also made this document a bit less secured than the last one, so you can select and copy portions of it in your own material if you wish. If you use large portions or the whole document, I’d appreciate attribution. But, I’ll leave that to your conscience!
Best wishes in your efforts to increase the safety and security of your place of worship!
I am the head usher at AGM in Collerville TN. Because of recent incidents we are getting serious about security and need help and advice on planning. Please send me the PDF on church security. Thank you for helping the ones of us that are behind the times.
Kindest regards,
O’Neal Freeman
Comment by ONeal Freeman | May 15, 2009
Please send me a copy of your 83 page booklet. I will send a contribution. We (church elder board)are dealing with a situation of an individual wanting a letter permitting him to carry a concealed weapon in church. Believe your info would be helpful for the board decision. I thank you in advance for your work on this subject and your generousity to us & others. Would you please e-mail me advising you received this request and, also, approximate time you think it will take for me to receive your book.
My address: 33 Tressa Rd, Gillette, Wy. 82718, phone: (307)682-7622.
Comment by Clayton Kiewel | May 16, 2009
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Pingback by Jeff Adams » Church Security Issues | May 18, 2009
Hi Tina,
We seem to have a mutual friend in Jeff Adams. We worked together for a few years in Wichita,KS in different churches. We don’t see much of each other as we went our separate ways. I went to Australia for 30 as a church planter and he went South to EL Salvador.
I was reading his recent blog and he suggested getting your document on Church security and the role of ushers and greeters in church. Thus, I’m requesting if I may receive that material to help better safe guard our church. I pastor the First Baptist Church of Washington, MI. have been here now for 10 years.
Thank you for help in this regards and thank you for having a heart to serve others.
Ken Burdett
Comment by Ken Burdett | May 20, 2009
Ms. Rowe, first let me thank you for the simply fantastic job you did at the training session for church leaders this morning! Your presentation skills are incredible and I can see why you advanced in your career. Those statements are heartfelt, but since I’m going to ask you for the free documents, it might sound like I’m buttering you up. I’m not, and I know everyone else felt the same way.
What you’re doing by distributing this material is wonderful. At my church we’re not so worried about violence, but we are concerned about having plans for emergencies in general and your ideas about planning were just what I needed.
Sign me up as a member of your fan club from this day forward! Thank you again for your service to His kingdom.
Rick L. Morrison
Comment by R. L. Morrison | May 25, 2009
Your material is great and I’ve already gotten it out to other pastors and leaders in our community. Thanks so much for this great service.
Comment by Kirk Towleski | May 26, 2009
Tina says:
I don’t post all the requests for this document, but I appreciate every contact and try to respond quickly.
I spoke in Monument, Colorado this weekend, at a briefing for church leaders. It went very well–what a great group!
Chief of Police Jacob Shirk arranged it, and it was well received by everyone.
If you’re reading this and you were in that group…thank you!
Comment by TLR | May 26, 2009
Hello Tina,
A friend of mine attended your training and highly praised your presentation. I currently lead the Security Team at my church and would greatly appreciate a copy of your book. Thank you for offering to send it out for free.
Best Regards,
Mike
Comment by Mike Braun | May 27, 2009
Hello Mike and thanks for the nice words. A copy of the file is on its way via email! Tina
Comment by TLR | May 27, 2009
Tina,I have recently retired from the the PD and have taken on an active role in developing several church programs around the Albuquerque metro area. Your material is outstanding and has been an awesome guide. Blessings to you and yours
Live 4 ever, Vince
Comment by Vince | June 6, 2009
HI, Tina thanks soo much for taking time to make this material it is hard to find info out there. I’m a Officer for King County and my pastor has asked me to start a security team. This will help a lot thanks again.
John
Comment by John Walker | June 11, 2009
Hello Ms. Rowe, Thank you very much for offering this booklet/material. I am involved with the beginnings of a security plan/team at Grace Community church here in kansas. I stumbled upon a reference to your site while reading some info from Dr.Jeff Adams. Please send your material to my email. Praise God for you and this ministry. This is a blessing. Again, THANK YOU!
Comment by Bruce Boyd | June 30, 2009
Please forward your free materials regarding church security and the role of ushers and greeters to my e-mail.
courtconnor365@aol.com Thank you.
Comment by Ms. LRC | July 30, 2009
Dear Ms. Rowe,
Our head usher got your material a few months ago and asked if he could start an assessing program. We have already found four glaring problems that were shocking to us and dozens of small issues. All of them have been fixed before they could cause harm, praise the Lord!
If you are ever in Maryland, we would love to extend our hospitality.
You’re in our prayers!
Dave
Comment by Pastor Dave | August 22, 2009
Ms. Rowe,
I am assisting my church with it’s safety/security program. I heard about your church security information and would like to incorporate into our assessment. Thanks so much for your work in this area and may God bless you and your efforts.
Thank you,
Charles Shrader
Comment by Charles D. Shrader | September 7, 2009
I have been doing security and churches as part of my master’s degree program on leadership. I am also part of the security for my church. We are weak in this area and I see the need to develop this further. May I please have a copy of your work on this subject? I am sure it will be very beneficial in many of the situations that I am involved with. Thank you.
Comment by sfer | September 23, 2009
I am currently on a security team & am looking at resources that will assist us & help educated the staff & team itself. Can I please have a copy of your church security assessments and planning.
Thank you,
Comment by D. C. Wells | September 27, 2009
I was at a conference in Roanoake, VA, at which your material on greeters and ushers was handed out. It’s the best I’ve seen, and I’ve looked at a lot of security material since taking over as Security Director of our church. I’m very anxious to receive anything else you offer on the topic and am sure it will be useful.
Can I reimburse you in some way? I believe a worker is worthy of her hire and this material must have taken considerable time to write and distribute. Let me know your fee and how to pay you.
God bless you and your work.
Dean
Comment by Dean Delgado | September 30, 2009
Tina says: Thanks, Dean, for the comment. (I don’t publish them all here, since most are requests and I just handle them by email.)
Thank you also for offering to reimburse me, but that’s not necessary. I’ve enjoyed working on the documents and don’t want to mess it all up with payments, cards, checks and all of that!
One day soon I plan to sell some of my supervisory training information on this site. However,the material I now offer for free will remain free.
Best wishes! Tina
Comment by TLR | September 30, 2009
Tina,
I stumbled across your site and would love to see your thoughts on church security. Please check our website at prccompassion.net.. We know how to prepare for storms/hurricanes but we need lots of help on security.
Thanks for the investment in Louisiana!
Mike Davis
Chaplain to Louisiana State Senate
Comment by Chaplain Mike Davis | October 14, 2009
Please send me a copy of your book on church security assessments and planning. I am working with our Chaplain on a potential training program for area churches. Thank you for taking the time to make this available to others.
D.F. Sgt.,
Comment by David Fray | November 30, 2009
Please send me a free copy of your 83-page PDF file on church security. We are starting a church security team and I feel that this will be of great help. Thank you very much and God bless.
Don
Comment by Don Scheibler | December 3, 2009
We are a new church, and I was tasked with coming up with a security plan. Please send me the book on church security assesments, and planing. Thank you very much.
God Bless
Comment by Domingo Cruz Jr. | December 7, 2009
We are starting a security team at our church. Please send a copy of your booklet. I’m sure it will be of great assistance. God Bless. Doug
Comment by Doug Melton | December 30, 2009
How do I receive the security pdf?
Comment by rjf227 | January 20, 2010
I am a retired LEO and now heading up security at my church. I am intrested in receiving your frre 83 page PDF file on church security. Thank you for all the preparation that you have done in this important special security field.
Comment by Ricky | February 18, 2010
I am very grateful for this information,i have been very concerned about the safety of my pastor for a while now,please send me the free pdf format soon.
thank you.
Comment by SAM TACKIE | February 26, 2010
Tina,
We are currently looking for some direction in regards to writing a wide range of security policies including but not limited to worship security, children’s security, data security, asset security, etc. I believe your document could help lead us in the right direction. Could you help by sending the document?
God Bless,
Michael Parsons
Comment by Michael Parsons | March 3, 2010
Can I get ALL the info on church sercurity you can send me
Jim Theis
Comment by Jim Theis | March 10, 2010
We are starting to form a security committee and looking for information. Your material seems to be a good starting point. Please send me your information.
Comment by R Hood | March 24, 2010
Please send me a copy of your pdf file on church security assessment.
Thank you for your service.
Comment by Jeff Watts | March 29, 2010
I as well am very grateful for the information and would like a copy of church securtity manual. Thanks in advance.
Comment by David Spence | April 2, 2010
I have been asked to write a safety and security manual for our church. I would appreciate any material that would help to get me started.
Comment by Bruce Jolliff | October 14, 2010
Please send the free copy. Thanks
Comment by LaSalle Smith Sr. | February 15, 2011