Equip your staff and volunteers to protect your congregation while maintaining a welcoming environment.

Many churches have taken comfort in the thought that “it could never happen here.” But headlines and a steadily-growing body of statistical evidence demonstrate that violence in faith-based organizations is not an if, but a when.

This course will educate your church security, ushers, greeters and parking attendants on recognizing behavioral precursors to suspicious behavior and how to respond. Topics include de-escalating conflict, how to lockdown your facility, approaching armed individuals, cultivating awareness

A review of statistics and trends of crimes against churches since 2007 will be reviewed. Additionally, the justification of safety and security within the church complete with biblical authority is reviewed and discussed. A review of several in-progress crimes against churches for lessons learned and historical trends are covered as well.

Who should attend?

• Church Ushers

• Church greeters

• Church leadership

• Security/safety personnel

• Parking control personnel

• Deacons/elders

• Volunteers

• Frontline reception personnel

• Other staff in frequent contact with congregation and visitors