The McKnight Group’s free i3 webinars provide ideas, insights, and innovations about church design and building. Each webinar also presents an opportunity to ask questions and get expert answers on the variety of topics we cover. A recent session focused on church safety and security and had some excellent questions from attendees. Here they are, along with our answers. [...]
Our last post began exploring the role that church design plays in ensuring safety and security within a church building with some specific examples. It showed several design samples for both exterior and interior public areas. Now, here are some ideas of what children’s areas and office suites can look like in practice. Secure and Inviting Children's Check-In Area [...]
A church building is more than a place of worship—it’s a hub of activity for people of all ages and roles. And keeping all those who enter safe and secure is an important element of church design. In this article, we build upon our previous post covering safety design for building interiors, exteriors, and general access points. Here’s a [...]
Our last several posts have emphasized that safety and security are vital priorities when planning a new church building or renovating an existing one. We’ve pointed out the importance of security and safety to churchgoers, as well. While a church design can’t eliminate every risk, it can go a long way to providing a secure environment while maintaining a [...]
Ensuring the safety and security of all within a church building is an essential responsibility for church leaders. While building codes and thoughtful church design also play an important role in addressing these concerns, they alone cannot prevent all threats. One of the most effective ways to protect a church is by implementing security teams and training volunteers. Surprisingly, [...]
