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. ...
Facilities
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...
Quanergy Integrates Q-Track into Milestone Systems XProtect® VMS
Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has integrated its solution that brings the power of 3D LiDAR detection, tracking, and classification into Milestone’s XProtect® VMS. The Integrated Solution Becomes a Force Multiplier The...
Getting Started with Church Project Management
Looking for ways to help things run smoothly in your ministry? Project management may help
Stop Wasting Money
Seriously, stop. If you are not seeking and following energy saving guidelines, you are spending money you do not have to. Money spent on facilities, when not necessary, take away dollars available for your ministerial mission. The logical response to this opening is...
Church Security Under the Lens: Unpacking the Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024
In the realm of church safety and security, a new legislative proposal, dubbed H.R. 6981 the "Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024" has stirred both concern and confusion. This bill has sparked a flurry of headlines, YouTube analyses, and social media...
Embracing the Shepherd’s Mantle: The Spiritual Call for Church Security
In our faith communities, discussions often skirt around the grittier realities that thread through our society. We don’t like to talk about domestic violence, child sexual abuse, drug addiction, or financial fraud, but those and other crimes are happening in our...
New Altronix NetWay Adapter Powers Two Security Devices Simultaneously
Altronix, the recognized leader in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, announces its new NetWay3024P compact PoE adapter. The NetWay3024P uses a PoE+ input, to provide simultaneous 24VDC and PoE/PoE+ over a single structured...
Creating Your Budget for 2024
While the idea of budgeting and advance planning may not be the most exciting thing on a church tech’s to-do list, it can definitely be one of the most impactful. Not all churches’ fiscal year aligns with the calendar year, but for those that do, this is the ideal...
Elvari™ Washroom Accessories Unify and Beautify Restroom Designs
Bradley Company, the industry leader in providing the most advanced commercial restroom solutions, introduces the coordinated Elvari™ Washroom Accessories Collection. This complete suite of stainless steel accessories – available in a palette of modern...
Shots Fired – Lakewood Church Houston Texas
On a quiet Sunday, February 11th, at approximately 1:53 PM, silence at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, was shattered by gunfire. This church, widely known as the home of Joel Osteen's mega congregation and housed in the former Compaq Center, welcomes over 45,000...
Unlocking the Potential of Your Church Building
*Sponsored Content* Investing in and caring for your facilities is not just about maintaining a building; it’s about ensuring that your ministry remains a vibrant and effective force for positive change in the lives of its members and the community it serves. The...
Crafting a Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan
In safeguarding our sacred spaces, the cornerstone isn't just a robust emergency operations plan—it's knowing the crucial elements that transform it from basic to comprehensive. The question I encounter most is not if we need a plan, but rather, what should it...