Sermon on Security

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…

The previous articles I’ve written focused on what can be broadly characterized as mindset or attitude. The logic behind emphasizing mindset for the Church Security Team member (CSTM) is the…

One aspect of church safety often overlooked is the importance of proper incident documentation. Granted, conversations about paperwork may not be as stimulating as topics such as active shooters, medical…

Reliable and timely communication for a church security team is critical to ensure the effectiveness of the team. Team members must be able to disseminate information during “non-duty hours” for…

When churches start a Church Security Team (CST), a couple of reactions usually occur. Some church members doubt the need for a CST, while other members eagerly volunteer so they…

While not all church security team members need to be armed, the harsh reality is Church Security Teams (CSTs) need to prepare and stage a potential armed response inside the…