Securing your church can be expensive. From cameras to fire suppression systems, a strong security system requires a significant financial investment. However, did you know that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides up to $150,000 in funding to...
Events like the civil unrest across the world following the death of George Floyd by police in 2020 showed that when the unexpected strikes, emergency action plans need to be in place already so staff and volunteers are prepared to respond appropriately in an...
In our next webinar, church security expert Simon Osamoh will reveal how to use staff training as well as technology to identify potentially dangerous behaviors of individuals in and around your worship facility to prevent catastrophic events before they occur. The...
Ask any ten Church Management Software (ChMS) users if they hate their ChMS, and chances are, you’ll get several yeses. No matter which ChMS product your church uses, a good percentage of your users are likely to be unsatisfied. In this episode, Eliott Wood, elder of...
Joe Precup, Director of Operations at DTK Facilities, discusses challenges to facility maintenance needs, whether janitorial or staff management, in an ever-changing and unpredictable economy. During this episode, Joe will outline an acronym that will help your team...
Has your church ever thought of starting a school? I have worked with dozens of churches that at some point thought they would best serve their local community by starting a school...usually in their existing church facilities. While this can be exciting, there are...
Effective church fundraising ideas are required to capture people’s attention and have them willingly open their wallets in generosity. But there are many organizations requesting donations on a regular basis, and all those fundraising requests combine with other...
If you’re looking to improve your church security in 2023, there are a few things you can do to make sure that your congregation, volunteers and staff are kept safe. These five things will help you maximize the safety and security of your church, while improving on...
Whether your church has paid staff or your volunteers make everything happen, clarity is essential for everyone on your team. When everyone has a clear understanding of their jobs and responsibilities, ministry runs smoother. Let this be true for church...
What is data anyway?You don’t have to look far to find data. Megabytes in your cell phone plan. Visits and results in your electronic health record. Expenses and deposits in your bank account. Perhaps even on your wrist with tallied steps and heartbeats.With its...
Ok its almost time to do your speech, but you're nervous. It’s ok to be nervous, in fact it’s normal. The best speakers get nervous. Nervous is a feeling, it doesn't define you. You may not be able to shake your nerves entirely, but you can learn to minimize them. Be...
Why is it important to include IT and AVL integration into the planning process of any new build or renovation project your church is undergoing?
The intangible assets, commonly provided at no cost, that set the best integrators apart from others.
I passionately believe that volunteers are and should always be a key part of any church/ministry media team. Because of that, how we work with them is a critical part of our leadership. In this post I want to look at how we address a situation where the volunteer...
When planning for any upgrade to a church’s existing facility or a new building project, consider these things regarding the safety of your congregants and community
Whitney Houston sang "I believe that children are the future." That would seem to be obvious, as they'll be here running things when previous generations are gone. However, for Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2012, that time is now, and your church needs...
Mental health isn’t just a buzz word; it’s vital to keep your congregation and your family going strong
By Chris Grollnek Active Shooter Events (ASEs) continue to create safety concerns for the communities trying to live their lives. The daily reports of ASEs create fear, reduce confidence in facility security, and focus far too heavily on law enforcement. Active...
By Amber Smart, SmartMetrix and The 153 Effect “That’s not how we do it at church. This isn’t a business.” In the decades of my life spent working in and with churches, I’ve heard time and again that churches and businesses are different. Different goals. Different...
In the first part of our series, we discussed a report from the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) study of the phenomenon of attacks on houses of worship. Looking at data from the period of 2009-2019, the study...
This week's sad news revealing sexual misconduct and other serious lapses of behavior among members of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has been said to be reflective of the SBC's lack of unifying leadership. Unlike Catholics and Episcopalians, whose priests...
