High-resolutioCorbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, introduces the newest function for our ML2000 Series mortise lock - Motorized Electric Latch Retraction (MELR). Engineered for demanding commercial, institutional, and industrial applications, these new locks...
Christmas Stewardship: two words you most likely have never seen put together. In fact, I don’t believe I have ever used them together in a sentence. We talk a lot about stewarding our facilities and managing our money well. But, stewardship is more than that. Take a...
We’ve all heard the popular line: “Preach the gospel always. When necessary, use words.” As individuals, we can implement this through our actions and decisions. But what about as a church? How can we “preach the gospel” and build the Kingdom of God as a church apart...
Security and other video camera usage has become nearly ubiquitous these days. Nonprofits regularly install and often use cameras around entryways for security purposes and for monitoring children’s programs, as well as for now similarly commonplace videoconferences....
RGB Spectrum®, a leading designer and manufacturer of real-time video solutions for defense and public safety, announces the release of the IPX Flyaway Kit™. A complete, miniaturized mobile control room, it provides a comprehensive suite of display and...
With all the complexities that come with the modern workplace, stakes on reliable facility management solutions have gone up. Churches will need to be more vigilant about which foot they step first into this increasingly technologically driven and sustainable world....
You may have noticed a new title when you opened up your emailed newsletter today, or maybe a slightly different look to the masthead. You're not imagining it, the titles did change. To celebrate a full year of our vertical newsletters, we've altered the titles to...
Last month, I attended the Church Facilities Expo (CFX) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, making my annual pilgrimage from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to present at the security conference. Whenever I have the opportunity to stand before an audience eager to learn about church...
In May this year, a Minneapolis teenager was sentenced to more than 30 years for a fatal shooting that shut down the Mall of America (MOA) in Bloomington, Minnesota during the holiday shopping rush in 2022. Nineteen-year-old Taeshawn Adams-Wright pleaded guilty to...
Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of 3D LiDAR technology for physical security and business intelligence applications, has two new additions to its portfolio of 3D LiDAR solutions, the new Q-Track HD and Q-Track Dome 3D LiDAR sensors. These join Quanergy’s...
With winter right around the corner, your house of worship should start planning now for the challenges that come with ice, snow, and freezing temperatures. Taking the proper steps ahead of winter can help you protect your people and property from the perils of the...
Today is the first full day of Church Facilities Expo 2024 in Chattanooga, TN. Attendees can register on-site from 7:00 - 3:00. Attendees can register for just the Expo, or for any of the 4 conferences. Anyone registering for a conference will also gain admission to...
This year's Church Facilities Expo starts today in Chattanooga, TN with one of the most popular features: Pre-conference masterclasses. Taking place from 1-5 PM, these sessions provide a deep dive into audio mixing, church security, leadership, and video storytelling....
In part two of our church facility staffing series, we ended with the following question: How can you recapture 11.5 hours a week? Is that even possible? Hint: It is. But you have to be intentional and take action. In the following paragraphs, we will evaluate...
The management team of Chik-fil-A, including VP of Restaurant Development David Millican, Services, Director of Facilities Management Jessica Hart, and Ruth Fowler, founder of Creative Director of Sense Makery, will be presenting a special general session at CFX 2024...
On October 6, 2024, an unfortunate incident unfolded at the Church at the Epicenter in Burnet, Texas. Jacob Wayne Tarver, a 45-year-old member of the church's volunteer security team, reported that two armed men were attempting to enter the church during the Sunday...
This Week’s Question from Matthew Evans at Calvary Lutheran Church, California "One of the struggles we have each fall is getting our team together for safety training. Someone is always committed elsewhere or missing. How do we get better engagement?" Matthew, you're...
As we approach the holiday season, you are likely gearing up for an increase in activity and attendance at your services and special events. As you plan for that flurry of activity, it is important to keep up your guard. More people and more frequent use of your...
Sielox, an established industry leader in layered access control solutions is celebrating 45 years of success. One of their latest innovations is the latest release of AnyWare, Sielox’s next-generation browser-based access control monitoring and event management...
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...
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...
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