While much of the Southeast, including Eastern Tennessee, sustained heavy damage during Hurricane Helene a week ago, Chattanooga did not experience damage, and the Chattanooga Convention Center, and downtown areas are open and functioning normally. Rest assured, CFX...
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How to Prepare Your Church for a Safe and Joyful Holiday Season
As the leaves turn colors and the air grows crisp, we know the holiday season is fast approaching a time filled with excitement, joy, and lots of church events! While this is one of the most wonderful times of the year, it also brings unique challenges for those...
Handling Threats and Disturbances
Safety is increasingly on church leaders’ minds. It takes little imagination, unfortunately, to picture a scene of violence and turmoil at a religious assembly, public gathering, or other program activity. How should leaders handle these situations proactively and...
Quam Creates the Ultimate Paging and Fire Signaling Combo in a Single Unit
Quam, a leading manufacturer of commercial loudspeakers, proudly announces the launch of the UL24 Series, an innovative product that merges a paging speaker and a fire signaling speaker into one unit. This cutting-edge solution is designed to save ceiling space and...
Community Stewardship During Natural Disasters
Our country has an unparalleled diverse geography and natural beauty for all to cherish living in. Thousands of miles of coasts, sweeping plains, mountain ranges, lakes: the rest of this article could be spent listing the United States’ various geological terrains and...
Transforming Church Operations: Northside Baptist’s Journey with eSPACE
Northside Baptist Church of Murfreesboro, TN faced significant challenges in managing their HVAC system effectively. The church’s expansive building was often heated or cooled unnecessarily, leading to excessive energy waste and operational inefficiencies. Staff had...
Screen Innovations Unveils KAOS™ Hurricane Rated Outdoor Shades
Screen Innovations (SI), the AV industry's most innovative brand for projection screens, window coverings, outdoor shading and screen solutions for commercial and residential markets, is unveiling Kaos™ (Kick Ass Outdoor Shades), built for high-wind, and is Miami-Dade...
Does Your Church Have Enough Facility Staff? (Part 2)
Does your church have the right facility staff? In our last article we addressed several critical issues related to facility staffing for most churches, including the following: The ideal ratio of FTE to facility square footage is 1 employee for every 35,000 sq. ft....
Five Minutes to Save a Life: Your Guide to Medical Emergencies
When a medical emergency strikes, the first few minutes are often the most critical. How you respond during this time can make all the difference. Whether it’s a heart attack, severe bleeding, or any other urgent situation, knowing what to do can help stabilize the...
Staying Legally Compliant: Do’s and Don’ts for Nonprofits During Election Seasons
To what extent may Section 501(c)(3) nonprofits engage in political advocacy? The answer to this question has become particularly acute, as our country’s next national election quickly approaches, and vigorous political discourse escalates with each passing week. This...
IDIS Americas Introduces Innovative I-Mobile Transit Video Security Solution
IDIS Americas, a new IDIS business unit formed from the recent merger of IDIS America and Costar Technologies, announces the launch of its new I-Mobile System, ushering in a new era of advanced transit video surveillance. The new solution delivers high-performance 4K...
Exploring the Masterclasses at CFX 2024
Responding to popular demand, CFX will again be offering special masterclass sessions in the areas of Audio, Video, Security, and Leadership. These sessions take place on October 21, the day before the expo and general sessions, and require separate registration. The...
Bradley Expands its Euro Style Partition Collection with Floor-to-Ceiling Models
Bradley Company broadens its popular Euro Style Restroom Partition Collection with two new ultra-private models that extend from floor to ceiling, creating a spectacular backdrop – and refined personal retreat – in commercial washrooms. The new Euro Style...
Studio Technologies Model 5312 Intercom Station Now Shipping
Studio Technologies, manufacturer of high-quality audio, video, and fiber-optic solutions, announces that its Model 5312 Intercom Station is now shipping. The Model 5312 Intercom Station provides 12 independent talk and listen channels and supports the...
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Hello, I’m Gene Lass, Editor-in-Chief of Security Connections. To better serve your informational needs we’re looking for input on the topics most important to you and your church.Please take a minute or so to complete the...
Discover the Church Safety Conference at CFX
This year, the Church Facilities Conference and Expo, held in Chattanooga, TN October 21-23, will consist of four separate conferences at one location, with attendees of each conference having access to the Expo, with more than 160 exhibitors. The Church Safety...
Navigating Election Day Tensions: How Churches Can Prepare as Voting Stations
In today's polarized climate, where a simple difference of opinion can spark conflict, how does a church, especially one serving as a federal voting station, prepare for the heightened tensions that accompany a presidential election? A few weeks ago, I was assisting a...
Expert Insights with Carl Chinn, Executive Director of the Faith-Based Security Network.
In a recent discussion, I sat down with Carl Chinn, Executive Director and Founder of the Faith-Based Security Network, to talk about his experiences with a deadly shooting at his church and how it affected his journey in security ministry. Carl, your journey in...
Morse Watchman Showcases New Emergency Key Grab Kit
Morse Watchmans, the industry leader in key control and asset management systems, adds emergency management to its long list of core competencies with the presentation of its Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit. The EKG Kit is designed to facilitate a swift emergency...
Inside the Church Buildings Conference at CFX 2024
This year, the Church Facilities Conference and Expo, held in Chattanooga, TN October 21-23, will consist of four separate conferences at one location, with attendees of each conference having access to the Expo, with more than 160 exhibitors. The Church Buildings...
We Need Your Help!
Hello, I’m Gene Lass, Editor-in-Chief of Video and Lighting Connections. To better serve your informational needs we’re looking for input on the topics most important to you and your church.Please take a minute or so to complete the...