Download or read book Keeping Your Church Safe written by Ron Aguiar and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When church leaders fail to provide for the well-being and protection of everyone involved in congregational programs, they are derelict in their duty to shepherd and protect the flock. A conscientious and well run safety program gives a sense of security and comfort to those who attend and helps provide an atmosphere where worship, fellowship, edification and service can take place without incident. Keeping Your Church Safe is a practical blueprint for churches covering all aspects of church security and safety for staff, premises and members. It's a well-outlined, easy-to-follow guide in establishing an effective security program for congregations of all sizes. "Given the uncertain times in which we live and increasing threats to our churches, Ron has written a practical, thorough, easy-to-read book that should be a textbook for any church. More importantly, he loves the Lord and His church and has dedicated his life to making sure Christ is exalted in the best and safest way possible." Bob Russell (retired) Senior Minister Southeast Christian Church Louisville, Kentucky "Addressing topics rarely discussed but realistic, this book is an excellent guide for church administrators, security managers, board chairpersons, volunteers or anyone serious about protecting our places of worship. It has been written as a result of years invested in "front line" experience. It contains the insight of a safety manager, site security chief, dignitary protection administrator and a special event commander, all in one." Major Bill Weedman (retired) Commander of Special Operations and Event Management Louisville Metro Police Department Ron Aguiar has been at Southeast Christian Church for 10 years as Director of Safety & Security, with an additional 10 years spent in public law enforcement and private security. Ron is a sought-after speaker, consultant to churches, para-church organizations and public law enforcement agencies. Contact Information: [email protected]

Download or read book The African Church and COVID 19 written by Martin Munyao and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The African Church and COVID-19: Human Security, the Church, and Society in Kenya is a bold and incisive look at the African Church in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the book, contributors explore how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the fragilities of African society as well as the weaknesses in the Church’s role in helping and serving African communities. The African Church and COVID-19 analyzes the question of how the Church in Kenya should move forward in a post-COVID-19 era to address the vulnerabilities of socio-economic and political structures in Africa.

Download or read book Defending the Flock a Security Guide for Church Safety Directors written by Kris Moloney and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Church Safety and Security Ministry Guide is intended to help Safety Directors of small to medium size churches with training their volunteer teams. This guide was developed by painstakingly researching nationally recognized publications and by consulting with experts in church security, crime prevention, emergency medical response, fire safety, pastoral protection, security, and a number of other fields of study. It contains chapters on everything from Active Shooter Neutralization to Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse.

Download or read book Smart Church Management A Quality Approach to Church Administraton written by Patricia S. Lotich and published by Bowkers. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church leaders understand that managing the day-to-day operations of a church can be challenging because of limited resources, managing volunteer labor, and supporting the needs of the congregation. Smart Church Management: A Quality Approach to Church Administration, Third Edition is an updated guide for managing the resources of a church - which is people, time and money. This book provides tools and examples for decision making and problem-solving for church administration that is easy to understand and more importantly, quick to implement! This book also includes discussion questions to provoke thought and discussion for church teams. This book is ideal for ministry students, church boards, church leadership and church administrators.

Download or read book US National Security Intelligence and Democracy written by Russell A. Miller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the investigation by the 1975 Senate Select Committee (‘Church Committee’) into US intelligence abuses during the Cold War, and considers its lessons for the current ‘war on terror’. This report remains the most thorough public record of America’s intelligence services, and many of the legal boundaries operating on US intelligence agencies today are the direct result of reforms proposed by the Church Committee, including the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The Church Committee also drew attention to the importance of constitutional government as a Congressional body overseeing the activities of the Executive branch. Placing the legacy of the Church Committee in the context of the contemporary debate over US national security and democratic governance, the book brings together contributions from distinguished policy leaders and scholars of law, intelligence and political science.

Download or read book Protecting Your Church written by Cody Blocker and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-15 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our world is becoming increasingly complex. The need for church security continues to grow. We trust that God will protect us, but we also trust that God uses us to protect each other. God is sovereign, but He gave us free will. Because of that free will, people will make bad choices. We live in a fallen world where bad things do happen to good people. Life doesn't always make sense, but trusting God with the hard things is what allows us to keep going. This book helps make sense of these issues and provides real-world accounts of security incidents that can be learned from. This book offers a framework on how to begin a security ministry and answers many often asked questions: where to start, what to train on, how to lead a volunteer team and many others.

Download or read book The Church and the National Security State written by José Comblin and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Church Security Handbook written by Vaughn Baker and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Church Security Handbook: Because It Can Happen HereAttacks on churches are on the rise. Yet the temptation is to think that it can't or won't happen in our city or congregation. The Church Security Handbook takes a practical, biblical approach to answering critical questions about security including: * What are the odds of an attack on my church?* Does church security indicate a lack of faith in God?* How can we have a security team without a "fortress mentality"?* Does a security team have to be armed?* How do we select and train our team?The Church Security Handbook is written by the experienced, real-world professionals at Strategos International, www.strategosintl.com

Download or read book Church Security and Outreach A Spirit Led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety Nine written by Jason White and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jason White tackles a subject few understand... Readers will want to underline and highlight the pages of this book. Jason effectively teaches the balance of protecting the church and reaching the lost that many thought was not possible... We need this book in all of our churches today! Norm Dubois, Lead Pastor East Coast Believers Church This book astutely outlines vital church security matters from a primarily biblically based perspective ... It provides methodically sound strategies and action plans to implement. The balance presented of protecting the flock and reaching the lost is paramount! Joseph J. O'Neill, Assistant Special Agent in Charge U. S. Secret Service - (Ret.) My friend and partner in ministry for decades, Jason White, has developed content and instruction that is a must for every church to apply. His unique approach to security, is not only thorough, but its accomplished through a Gospel lens... Read and apply Spirit Led Security with your team. Nathan Wilder, Lead Pastor University Baptist Church Biblically insightful, tactically intelligent and Spirit inspired... this book is the blueprint and a must-have for any church leader or staff that desires to truly protect God's people while maintaining a safe and uninterrupted environment of worship. Dr. DeAngelo K. Brown, The Peace Makers Group, Director of Operations Lieutenant U.S. Navy Reserve, Intelligence Officer While keeping the Great Commission central this security expert biblically and logically offers a practical and full orbed approach for church leaders to protect God's people under their leadership and care. Read and implement this book! Dr. Pete Alwinson, Executive Director of FORGE Jason White (Master of Arts in Theological Studies - Liberty University, Master of Science in International Affairs - Florida State University) is a former Deputy U.S. Marshal, federal agent, and experienced instructor. He currently serves as an associate pastor at East Coast Believers Church.

Download or read book Becoming a Welcoming Church written by Thom S. Rainer and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most church members don't see their churches clearly. In almost all of Thom S. Rainer's consultations, church members perceive their church to be friendly. But as he surveyed guests, he found that the guests typically saw church members as unfriendly. The perception chasm existed because the members were indeed friendly . . . to one another. The guests felt like they crashed a private party. Bestselling author Thom Rainer (I Am a Church Member, Autopsy of a Deceased Church) has a game plan for churches to become more hospitable. In a format that is suitable for church members to read individually or study together, Rainer guides readers toward a practical framework for making a difference for those who visit their church. Churches may use Becoming a Welcoming Church to assess and audit where they are on a spectrum between welcoming and wanting. Additionally, churches can use the companion book We Want You Here to send guests home with a compelling vision for what pastors want every guest to know when they visit.

Download or read book Copts and the Security State written by Laure Guirguis and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Copts and the Security State combines political, anthropological, and social history to analyze the practices of the Egyptian state and the political acts of the Egyptian Coptic minority. Laure Guirguis considers how the state, through its subjugation of Coptic citizens, reproduces a political order based on religious identity and difference. The leadership of the Coptic Church, in turn, has taken more political stances, thus foreclosing opportunities for secularization or common ground. In each instance, the underlying logics of authoritarianism and sectarianism articulate a fear of the Other, and, as Guirguis argues, are ultimately put to use to justify the expanding Egyptian security state. In outlining the development of the security state, Guirguis focuses on state discourses and practices, with particular emphasis on the period of Hosni Mubarak's rule, and shows the transformation of the Orthodox Coptic Church under the leadership of Pope Chenouda III. She also considers what could be done to counter the growing tensions and violence in Egypt. The 2011 Egyptian uprising constitutes the most radical recent attempt to subvert the predominant order. Still, the revolutionary discourses and practices have not yet brought forward a new system to counter the sectarian rhetoric, and the ongoing counter-revolution continues to repress political dissent.

Download or read book Safe Sanctuaries written by Joy Thornburg Melton and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Only Resource of Its Kind Is Now Two Bestsellers in One! Tragically, churches have not always been safe places for children or youth or vulnerable adults. With this in mind, attorney, pastor, and author Melton outlines a process for developing policies and procedures to recognize and reduce the risk of abuse in the church. Safe Sanctuaries combines and expands information from two of her earlier groundbreaking books, which focused, separately, on children and teens. "Safe Sanctuaries is the most helpful resource I have found dealing with this troubling topic," says one minister. "Straightforward yet non-threatening, the information is helpful for all denominations and congregations of faith." Practical guidance is provided in developing and implementing a substantive, holistic action plan of abuse prevention: recruiting, screening and working with volunteers training models for all who work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults suggestions for congregational response to unthinkable allegations of abuse order of worship celebrating the adoption of "Safe Sanctuaries" policies Melton's transformative, relevant, and foundational resource will train leaders in what they need to know to stay safe and keep the vulnerable in their care safe. This revised edition now features updated and timely information about protecting young people from online predators.

Download or read book Church As a Safe Place written by Peter R. Holmes and published by One Way Books. This book was released on 2008-01-29 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are all looking for relationships and environments that are safe, that give us life. Sadly, however, many people suffer as a result of the failure to create a safe place within the church environment. Drawing upon the authors’ experience in counseling those who have suffered spiritual abuse, Church as a Safe Place offers help to those who are victims of abuse or anyone committed to ensuring that church is a “safe” place.

Download or read book A Preparation Guide for the Assessment Center Method written by Tina Lewis Rowe and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition has the honesty, humor and interesting perspectives that made previous editions so enjoyable to read and easy to understand. In addition, every chapter has been refreshed and renewed with tips, techniques and insights that will help candidates use assessment center exercises to demonstrate their readiness for the rank and role they seek. Chapter Three, What Is Your Assessment Center Challenge? and Chapter Six, Three Characteristics of a High Caliber Candidate, are completely new. They reflect decades of observation and analysis and will provide insights and guidance not found in any other training or text. The entire book is focused on improving the law enforcement profession by helping promotional candidates prepare to be effective in their preparation and testing, then effective on the job as they develop as coaches and leaders. This book is a must-have for assessment center preparation for any rank or role.

Download or read book Catholicism and Fundamentalism written by Karl Keating and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karl Keating defends Catholicism from fundamentalist attacks and explains why fundamentalism has been so successful in converting "Romanists". After showing the origins of fundamentalism, he examines representative anti-Catholic groups and presents their arguments in their own words. His rebuttals are clear, detailed, and charitable. Special emphasis is given to the scriptural basis for Catholic doctrines and beliefs.

Download or read book Securing Church Operations written by Simon Osamoh and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Securing Church Operations is a seven-step plan for ministry and safety leaders. If you are just starting a safety program or have had one established for many years, the seven steps will encourage and engage you to look deeper into the governance and accountability of your church operations, no matter the size of your church. Factors such as culture, environment, beliefs, and denial are some of the things that are challenging to govern in security ministry. The seven steps provide the answer in how to maintain an open and welcoming environment but secure your church operations. The topics covered in this book include security culture, forming a safety committee, protecting your perimeter, conducting a security assessment, writing policy and procedures, training staff and volunteers, and implementing a safety team.The Author, Simon Osamoh was overseeing counterterrorism at Mall of America in Minnesota in 2012 when a local church asked for his help building a safety program. As a 20-year security practitioner and a Christian, helping this church created a passion to go on to help hundreds of churches across America to build safety programs. In Securing Church Operations he shares his years of best practice teaching safety and security methodology from a biblical perspective. Foreword by Carl Chinn the Founder of the Faith Based Security Network

Download or read book Church Operations Security Opsec written by William Spruce and published by William E. Spruce. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide book is for church officials, security officers, and volunteers who provide safety for churches and their outreach locations. The information in this guide is intended to assist church officials in providing a safe environment for their members and guests. It is an excellent tool for churches in a crisis who have no written plan or training. The book is also useful as a training tool for church staff and volunteers.