Keep Safe

Did you know pastors and other church staff may be required by law to report child abuse and that laws on this vary state by state? This resource will guide you through finding how each state defines child abuse, who is required to report abuse,...

Sexual harassment is a reality that cannot be ignored.   When nurturing a safe, productive, and enjoyable work environment, establishing and enforcing effective sexual harassment policies are crucial. That is why Church Law & Tax conducted the...

Having worked with countless churches for decades, Nick Nicholaou has seen what can happen when IT is strategically led. With solid information technology planning, your church ultimately thrives — because the necessary people and policies are in...

Though they might seem like harmless fun, social media sites can cause serious liabilities and hardships for the church. This resource aims to help your church enjoy these sites for the valuable social connections they provide by helping you understand...

Though nearly every church has insurance coverage, many church leaders lack confidence in their understanding of their policies and the terminology associated with them. As you gain a better understanding of church insurance, as well as your church's...

After a disaster, many people feel an overwhelming need to "do something." But work trips are fraught with opportunities for ineffectiveness and injury, especially if planned and implemented hastily. To maximize your ministry's effectiveness, it's...

The willingness to welcome former sex offenders into a congregation needs to be balanced with proper protocols. This download will walk you through the legal and safety concerns your church should address and offers sample policies to help you integrate...

Discover the best ways to transport people safely. Learn how to select safe drivers. Determine precautions you should take to safely transport children. You will also find out if your church should adopt a cell-phone usage policy when driving, and you'll...

The church should be a place of peace and a safe haven for worshiping and experiencing God's love and grace away from the conflicts of the world. But what happens when crime and violence breach the church doors? As you seek to minister to the desperate...

Church fraud typically centers on the risk of embezzlement. With the rapid growth and development of technological tools though, there's now a new point of concern: cyber threats. This downloadable resource, brought to you by Church Finance Today,...

Richard Hammer gives a thorough review of the FEMA Guide, Developing High Quality Emergency Operation Plans for Houses of Worship, and looks into the unique angles facing church leaders: preparing for an active shooter, conceal carry weapons laws, and...

Is your church ready for a medical emergency? Discover the areas you may not be prepared for with this medical emergency checklist. Learn the importance of forming a response team to smoothly handle a health crisis in your church. Then use the included...

This resource is designed to help youth ministers safely and appropriately conduct student ministry. From selecting and screening a team of worthy youth leaders to supervising games, special outings, and mission trips, there's much youth pastors can do...

As a children's ministry worker, you know what a privilege it is to work with children—and what an enormous responsibility comes with caring for others' kids. Children's workers are sensitive to a wide range of safety and liability issues...

Security teams, specialized procedures, surveillance cameras, limited office access, emergency buttons, and thorough screening procedures help empower and enable churches to keep staff and congregants safe. This download is designed to help you think...