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The Church Emergency Handbook: All-Hazards Emergency Management for Houses of Worship

Description

This book helps congregational leaders create a safety plan for their house of worship. Author Dan Schaefer is a police officer and volunteer firefighter with a masters degree in emergency management. Drawing on his experience, he includes chapters on planning fundamentals and preparing for natural disasters, fire, medical emergencies, physical security, cybersecurity, protection from violence, and specific considerations for congregations as places of refuge.

Features

  • Church Emergency Checklist
  • List of resources

Recommended Audience

security and safety team leaders, facility teams, clergy and lay leaders

Cost

Purchase as book, e-book or audio book

Practical Applications

  • Lead a book study with your congregational leadership team to develop a comprehensive safety plan for your congregation.
  • Use the checklist to review your congregation’s safety plan with staff and volunteers at least once per year.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Dr. Terrance A. Bridges II

Director of the Northwest

Dr. Terrance A. Bridges, Sr. is the director of the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point and serves congregations in the Northwest portion of the state. He is licensed with subsequent ordination from Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith International, Inc. An ordained elder, Terrance combines his parish ministry with adjunct professor work for Martin University, WAFIF College of Kingston, Jamaica, Grace College, Horizons Christian University, and guest lecturing at colleges and universities nationwide. His consulting practice includes work in the areas of program development, evaluation, strategic planning and intergenerational ministry.

Terrance has a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University in Upland, a master’s from Ball State University, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies and Doctoral Studies from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His Educational Specialist and Doctorate of Education degrees from Northcentral University. He has served in ministry at Rechurch, Charlotte, The Assembly, Chicago, Kingdom Apostolic Ministries and Eastern Star Church, Indianapolis, and Union Baptist Church, Muncie.

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