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church facilities | Church Security | Church Safety
By:
Marian V. Liautaud
February 19, 2020
In this heightened era of anxiety about active shooters and other safety concerns, churches are increasingly asking how to design ministry space with security in mind.
church facilities | Church Security | Church Safety
By:
Marian V. Liautaud
January 15, 2020
Carl Chinn, a church security writer, researcher, and consultant, has been tracking deadly force incidents at churches since 1999. According to his findings, 2017 was the worst year for church violence with 118 violent deaths reported at houses of worship. Though statistically an active shooter is a low security threat for churches, gun violence is what makes the news and creates a ripple effect of fear among churchgoers.
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Church Design | children's ministry space | Church Security | Church Safety
By:
Marian V. Liautaud
April 10, 2019
When it comes to designing children’s ministry space, safety and security are the top priorities. “Security is the number one conversation churches want to have with us when we’re discussing a remodel or building project where kids space is addressed,” says Greg Snider, account executive for Aspen Group.