Sermon on Security

I once heard a young church security team leader say, “I don’t like gossip.” My response was simple: relevant, timely information isn’t gossip—it’s intelligence.A BOLO (Be On the Lookout) notice…

When working with church security teams around the state, we are often asked, “What about deploying a long gun (rifle) in the role of church security?” Short answer: Yes —…

By Jeff Williamson and Joey Howell A question that comes up in nearly every church safety discussion is whether security team members should be clearly visible or operate in a…

By Anthony Wilson Church nursery policies and procedures can vary greatly from one church to another. This article presents several important considerations for church staff and safety/security teams as they…

In team sports, the concept of home-field advantage recognizes that teams perform better when competing in familiar surroundings. They know every contour of the field, every bounce of the ball,…

By Paul Bird and Jeff Williamson When practicing, shooters often like to “keep score.” Whether at the range or during formal training classes, we tend to focus on the number…

Recently our church insurance company refused to renew our policy. This presented a couple of problems, including the lost of Church Security Team liability coverage. While, churches are meant to…

By Jeff Williamson & Paul Bird Church security teams play a vital role in protecting congregations, but keeping a team strong and engaged is not always easy. Over time, every…

I learned an invaluable organizational tip during my time in the Army, and over the years, I’ve adapted it to suit a variety of situations. While this article focuses on…