E-giving means fewer envelopes to open and less chance of fraud
Electronic tithing continues to grow in its use, because it makes sense in a world where we seek convenience. By Eric Spacek Bad weather, vacations and illnesses can cause parishioners to miss church...
View ArticleSafety first: Preserve the future of your churches
Check-in technology at Parkview Church keeps kids safe and integrates well with management software. By Lauren Hunter Among the most important things that church leaders can do for their congregations...
View ArticleEnemy in the castle
A ‘perfect storm’ of porn slams church leaders By Michael Leahy For years now, I’ve looked on as wary church leaders and their tech gurus waged an endless war on the growing threat that Internet...
View ArticleInvest in your church’s security to prevent theft in the building
By Eric Spacek Once considered sacred even to criminals, churches are now prime targets for theft. In fact, it’s precisely the trusting nature of church organizations that can make them so vulnerable...
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Safeguard against violent ‘insiders and outsiders’
A vocabulary of violence helps church leaders manage risk. By John Nicoletti During the past 15 years violence has migrated from the workplace through the school system and college campuses and has now...
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Problems on ‘the surface’ can lead to major liability hazards
By Eric Spacek A speed bump that is not clearly marked; a dark area due to improper lighting; or a large pothole that has formed over time are all examples of potential dangers in church parking lots....
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Churches need to focus on true safety when transporting members
By Christopher W. Ferrone Every church has someone or a group in charge of safety. While the safety department has the responsibility of handling compliance, training and testing as necessary, the...
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Prepare for the worst, pray for the best
By Deb Kluttz Kansas church relies on concealed carry rather than a professional security team. The headline of this article was spoken at the Ministry Security Regional Training Conference that I...
View ArticleChurches target of data thieves
By David A. Jones Damages can result in irreversible harm to a congregation’s image and sustainability. Worldwide cybercrime, the theft and abuse of personal identification information, is a...
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High-tech security at budget price
By Dennis James Security of three campuses can be monitored from one location, even from one’s home. Victory World Church is one of the fastest-growing multicultural churches in America, with a main...
View ArticleMissionary kidnappings on the rise
By David A. Jones Apply both faith and caution overseas — and take out kidnap and ransom insurance. As governments across the world wage war on drugs and black market trades, criminals are quietly...
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How to handle a cyber bully
By Eric Spacek, JD, ARM “Cyber bullying” — defined by National Crime Prevention Council as using the Internet, cell phones or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass...
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Good Steward Awards 2013
Good Steward Awards 2013: Technology SPECIAL NEEDS: Grace Church (Eden Prairie, MN) GIVING SOLUTIONS: Shore Fellowship (Egg Harbor Twp, NJ) Good Steward Awards 2013: Leadership MULTI-SITE STAFF...
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Good Steward Award 2013: Safety & Security / Risk Management
Trinity Fellowship (Amarillo, TX) Trinity Fellowship in Amarillo, TX, has 125 volunteers in its usher/sentinel ministry that assist in services and events. It also has 12 armed Special Response Team...
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Cybercrime: not just a “big business” concern
By Rick Schaber Cyber criminals are turning their attention to easy targets — including religious organizations. Although cybercrime at Fortune 500 companies continues to make the headlines, more than...
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Case study: megachurch policy review
By Steven Robinson Just because a church is big, doesn’t mean its cyber risks are covered As an insurance broker who specializes in identifying cyber and media risks in church ministry, I learned long...
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Screening staff and volunteers
By Scott Harkins Religious organizations are a community within themselves, built on faith and trust. It’s within that trust that some have faced nightmare scenarios because of the people that...
View ArticleFires and substantial loss: how to ensure you’re insured
Every day, five churches are damaged by fire in the United States. At that rate, a church in your state would catch fire every 10 days! It happened 1,800 times last year, causing more than $98 million...
View ArticlePreventing arson: Is your church vulnerable?
According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), arson is the leading cause of fires in the United States, resulting in more than $1 billion in property loss each year. USFA recently reported that...
View ArticleUnregulated security solutions pose danger to schools
Schools are facing increasing pressure from school boards, parents and communities to address security vulnerabilities. That pressure is ramped up every time there is a school shooting. In many ways,...
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