Securing Church Operations: A Seven Step Plan for Ministry and Safety Leaders Paperback – Import, 20 August 2020

I was recently asked to join our church safety advisory committee. The committee was reforming to put together church safety policies and procedures. I went looking for a few Facebook groups to join looking for ideas. In one group I joined was post by Simon asking people to take a look at his book. I clicked on the link and read the description. I knew this was the information I was seeking!Simon's 7-step plan is laid out in an easy to read and understand format. He presents each step at the precise level of detail necessary. Throughout he gives suggestions on how to get each step started. These starting points are invaluable in my opinion. Simon presents the material from the point of view of protecting churches but other soft targets could use the information as well. Schools and places of business just to name a few. Don't be put off by the occasional Bible reference - that's the target audience. I'm glad I discovered this book. I feel as I would have been lost without it.I've read the book cover to cover twice now. First to begin to digest, second to highlight and get ideas fresh in my mind for our committee. I've been able to bring up a few of Simon's points in our discussions already. I've even been asked to order enough copies for everyone on the committee. That is my emphatic endorsement for this book!I purchased an early, first printing. There were a few small things that needed editing assistance. I do not count those as a detractor from the material presented in the book. I just felt fair in being honest with giving such a glowing review.

A great book for those needing to consider and set up teams in church security. It is comprehensively written, and easy to understand.

Great resource for anyone considering initiating a church safety program and need a place to start. Simon's prior depth of professional experience as well as extensive background in helping churches start a safety program and his relationships with others in the field make him a highly qualified person to learn from. I really appreciated his blending of this expertise with his Christian faith. He raises several items to consider and address that I would never have thought of until having to face them in real time! Very insightful.

As a new Church Safety/Security Lead of our church , This book as been a great resource to walk me through the process of making sure our Safety Team and Church Leadership are in alignment. As well, it has help me to to identify what Policy and Procedures for the Safety Team need to be updated and/or created.

Excellent