Emergency Preparation

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

When churches plan for disasters, it's always with the hope that the plans will be unnecessary. But if a disaster—be it a hurricane, a tornado, a fire, flooding, or something else—does strike your church, you'll be glad if you've taken time...

Help your congregation feel secure in your house of worship. Begin by assessing the current security of your church. You'll also receive advice on how to plan for the unexpected, whether or not your church should hire a security guard, and how to deal...