Why Church Volunteers Need Background Checks
Did you know that 33% of all volunteers spend the most time volunteering in religious organizations? And that the #1 reason churches ended up in… Read More »Why Church Volunteers Need Background Checks
Safety & Security
Focusing on a Secure Environment
When churches or other faith-based organizations begin their partnership in ministry with Realm and ACST, many of the same questions seem to bubble to the… Read More »Focusing on a Secure Environment
Build a VBS Security Plan
Summer is the perfect time to grow your church’s children’s ministry. The classic opportunity to reach a lot of children is Vacation Bible School. This… Read More »Build a VBS Security Plan
Know Your People
While we are all aware of the risks that come with welcoming new people into our homes and the lives of our children, we sometimes… Read More »Know Your People
Security for Your Mobile Device
The fact that millions of people are carrying an always-on, always Internet-connected computer that knows exactly where they are in their pocket or purse has… Read More »Security for Your Mobile Device
Security for Your Computer and Network
Stop Hackers from Even Trying… My last blog article covered mostly non-technical measures to protect your information. Today I want to dive deeper into the… Read More »Security for Your Computer and Network
Information Security and Privacy
In my previous blog, I covered several important information security topics for church/parish staff and volunteers. Today, I want to help you help your congregation and… Read More »Information Security and Privacy
Information Security for Staff and Volunteers
For over 30 years I’ve instructed computer system users on appropriate actions to take to safeguard their information. I’m going to distill all that down into… Read More »Information Security for Staff and Volunteers
Reimagining Back to Church
While any type of large gatherings may present risk for increasing the spread of the virus, some parts of the country are seeing a decline… Read More »Reimagining Back to Church
You’re Back to Mass, Then Someone Becomes Ill – Then What?
After months of social distancing and watching cases fall and rise repeatedly, you finally open your parish doors. Extensive efforts have been made to ensure… Read More »You’re Back to Mass, Then Someone Becomes Ill – Then What?
Open Your Church Doors Without Safety Concerns
As you step into this next season within the church, a season of new beginnings and refreshed relationships, we know you are excited and anxious… Read More »Open Your Church Doors Without Safety Concerns
Items to Keep Your Congregation Safe after Reopening
With states opening back up now is the time to think about how you want to reopen your church. Keeping your congregation safe will be… Read More »Items to Keep Your Congregation Safe after Reopening