The church has always been regarded as a safe haven - a spiritual
sanctuary where people can come to worship God free from worries
about violence or unethical behavior by those involved in church
ministry. But our culture is changing, and church leaders can no
longer assume that "it won't happen in my church." Like the rest of
society, churches need to ensure the safety and security of their
facility, staff, and worshipers. This book provides a wealth of
practical information on preparing for and responding to the
challenges of a dangerous world. Robert Cirtin draws on more than
two decades of law enforcement and investigative experience, and
with his team of professionals outlines a "how-to" approach full of
specific proactive steps churches can take to protect themselves
and reduce the risk of costly lawsuits. Church Safety And Security
is a must-have resource for anyone participating in or preparing
for church leadership. Topics covered include: * Utilizing
background screening to protect your congregation. * Safety and
security issues for church-run preschool and day care programs. *
Preparing for and responding to medical emergencies. * How to deal
with issues pertaining to child abuse. * Legally mandated
responsibilities of church staff members. * How to utilize
security/surveillance cameras in the church facility. * Organizing
a church security officer program. * Effectively coping with
intruders. * Responding to violent acts when they occur. * How to
conduct a thorough investigation. If you are a pastor, associate
pastor, preschool director, church school principal, deacon, elder,
vestryperson, or denominational leader - read this book, then read
it again! Make it required reading for every leader in your church.
Protect your congregation, your property, and your reputation in
the community by doing all you can do to hire the right employees,
to prevent physical and sexual misconduct for which your church may
be liable, and to reduce the legal and financial impacts of such
misconduct. This book will teach you what to look for, and how to
take action today to protect the people God has given you to
shepherd. Tim Duncan Associate Pastor, Anglican Church of the
Resurrection St. Louis, Missouri Church Safety and Security: A
Practical Guide is a valuable resource. Bob Cirtin has the unusual
but important background mixture of service in full-time church
ministry as well as being a certified officer of the law and an
expert investigator. He has personal experience with every source
of danger for the local church and has developed effective
safeguards and defenses. His strategies are clear, simple, easy to
implement, and will protect any congregation in the event of an
unfortunate occurrence. This book is a must for every church office
and library! Terry Raburn Superintendent, Peninsular Florida
District Council Assemblies of God This is a book written for our
changing times, when the security of our churches must become a
priority. Written by professionals who have a strong Christian
influence in their lives, this book is a great tool for the
security program of your church. Jack L. Merritt Sheriff, Greene
County, Missouri Retired Capt., Missouri State Highway Patrol
Robert M. Cirtin is an assistant professor and director of the
criminal justice program at Evangel University in Springfield,
Missouri. He is also the president of Robert Cirtin Investigations,
a company providing investigative and consulting services to
churches, businesses, and government agencies. A former police
officer and Missouri state investigator who has also served in
full-time ministry, Cirtin is a frequent guest lecturer on a
variety of safety and security topics. He is a graduate of Central
Bible College and Lincoln University.
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