From Tom & Kirk

Church Safety Insights

Practical guidance for pastors, church leaders and safety teams, drawn from years of serving on and leading church safety teams.

A church safety team standing together in the church lobby

Kirk Henson

November 5, 2026

How to Build a Church Safety Team That Lasts: Choosing, Training and Caring for Volunteers

A strong church safety team depends on the right people, a clear structure and a pace volunteers can keep. Kirk Henson shares what to look for in team members, how to organize and train them, and how to prevent burnout.

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Safety team member standing calm and ready near the church entrance

Kirk Henson

November 5, 2026

Situational Awareness Starts at the Front Door: A Guide for Church Greeters and Ushers

Your greeters and ushers are already your church's first line of awareness. Kirk Henson explains what situational awareness really means, what to notice, and how to respond without losing the warm welcome your church is known for.

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Tom and Kirk leading a church safety team training session

Tom Fitzgerald

November 5, 2026

Why Every Church Needs a Safety Plan Before It Needs One

After nearly three decades in law enforcement, Tom Fitzgerald explains why preparedness is an act of stewardship, what a church safety plan should cover, and how to start building one before your church ever needs it.

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