How many of you have ever watched the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day? Year after year, I would watch this in preparation for the Rose Bowl and college football. Around the time of World War II, the theme of the parade was “Be Prepared,” according to...
Facilities
Long-lasting Phenolic Lockers from Bradley Add Function and Flair
Bradley Company, the leading source for high-quality locker room equipment, introduces a new collection of Phenolic Lockers designed to enhance style, maintenance and storage customization options. Durable and water- and moisture-resistant, Phenolic Lockers stand up...
2024 NSGP Grant Alert: Key Updates and How to Gear Up for Application
As the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) gains momentum, the competitive landscape intensifies. This year, with funding down from last year's allocation, the challenge to secure funding is more competitive than ever. However, there's a silver lining: in 2023,...
How is Your Church Addressing the Risk of Sexual Abuse?
By Eric Spacek Few situations can cause more upheaval for a worship community than when a child comes forward with allegations of sexual abuse against a staff member, volunteer, or another child in the congregation. After all, while people are attending your services...
Canyon Hills Community Church Takes Proactive Security Measures with ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection Platform
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced today that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution will be...
Dortronics Custom and Turnkey Door Control Solutions Showcased at ISC West 2024
Dortronics Systems Inc., an industry leader in off-the-shelf and customized door control solutions, showcased its high-performance door control lineup at ISC West 2024 in booth #1038. Dortronics stands out in the market by offering a range of flexible, made in the USA...
7 Tips to Start Planning for PK-12 Spaces in Your Church
Ensure families feel welcome at your church as you plan to expand your PK-12 space through these 7 tips from our friends at BLDD Architects.
Church Stage Lighting on a Budget
Are you still living with lighting dimmers and conventional fixtures? Did your church stage lighting budget take the biggest hit during your latest technology renovation, or are you simply struggling to get what you need out of your current system? You’re not alone....
First Aid Essentials: Providing Medical Care to Your Church Community
By Alan Hughes, Co-Founder of Better Protectors Being in church ministry is often challenging in terms of time management. Services, events, and the needs of the congregation take up a lot of time, not to mention family and friends. Under the pressure of a limited...
Enhancing Church Security in the Digital Age
By Shane Libeda, CEO of Alert Protection Services In a world increasingly marred by the dual challenges of rising crime rates and rapid technological advancements, the sanctity of our churches and the safety of our congregations have never been more paramount. For...
Legrand | AV Achieves Certification for Information Security Management Systems
Legrand | AV, a global specialist and industry leader in audiovisual solutions, announces it has passed certification for ISO/IEC 27001:2013, the world's renowned standard for information security management systems. This certification confirms that Legrand | AV...
How to Work With An Executive Pastor
The term Executive Pastor is not to be found in the Bible...at least from what I can find. So, what are they, who are they, what do they do? I talked to Dr. John C. Mrazek who is an XP, but also a consultant to churches who may need some assistance in this area. ...
Six Tips For Managing Church Facilities
Keeping church buildings and campuses neat, orderly and maintained is one way to show excellence in the church. Planning, scheduling and coordinating routine tasks simplifies the process and gets others involved in helping to maintain the church campus.
Securing Tomorrow: Insights from the Forefront of School Safety
As I landed back from the BrainStorm Educational Technology Conference in the Wisconsin Dells, where over 1,000 school leaders gathered to decode the future of security, one truth reverberated through the corridors: safety isn't just a priority it's a mission we must...
The Secret Family Recipe for Better Safety and Security at Your Church
You know how we all have that one friend who's always ready for anything? The one with an umbrella when the rain begins to fall, or a spare charger when your phone is ready to die? Well, being prepared for all kinds of potential trouble at church is kind of like being...
Morse Watchmans Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit For Fast First Responder Key Access
Morse Watchmans Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit centers around Morse Watchmans’ proprietary electronic key control system and includes additional materials and support required to provide first responders with fast, secure access to keys in the event of a school lockdown...
How St. Ignatius of Loyola Cut Energy Consumption by 40%
At St. Ignatius of Loyola in Spring, TX, a bustling parish with over 4,000 families and 80 ministries across six buildings, managing the facility was a formidable challenge. The facilities team, comprising just three staff members, was overwhelmed with manually...
How Houses of Worship Can Expand Reach and Simplify Operations with Display Technologies
By Daniel Wheeler, DSCE Senior Hospitality Account Manager LG Business Solutions Houses of worship have long embraced technology to help deliver their messages to congregants, from audio amplification systems and projectors to overflow room TVs and, more recently,...
Protecting Churches by Design
In the complex sphere of church safety and security, it's easy to become engrossed in the latest technological solutions and programmatic strategies. Yet, have you considered the role that architectural design and the layout of your building can play in fostering a...
Lessons Learned: The Tragedy Behind the Tragedy at Lakewood
The incident at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church on February 11, 2024, where a mother caused her son to be caught in the cross file with the church security team’s gunfire, opens a poignant chapter in the narrative of America's mental health care. The real victim, beyond...
How to Protect Your Glass Against Forced-Entry, Bomb-Blasts, and Natural Disasters
As seen in the Sandy Hook and Nashville school shootings, glass doors and window are easily breached. What’s more, they pose a significant risk to life during bomb blasts and natural disasters when broken shards become airborne. Join our upcoming webinar to learn how...