Testimonials

"Christian Newswire recently reported that Christian Churches throughout the U.S. were impacted by 17 acts of violence, including six homicides, and more than $6.3 million in property losses during the first six months of 2009. We want ministries to realize they can become victims of crime and that Church Security Solutions, LLC is available to help develop safe practices and ministry controls.”

James Reed, Owner 
James Reed & Associates Insurance  

"The security threats in churches today were unheard of only 15 or 20 years ago. Pastors within the local church must become proactive addressing these issues rather than reactive and suffer the consequences. Your service provides that proactive initiative. I'm thankful there are fellow believers who can see the way ahead and are preparing useful services to help the Body of Christ be better prepared."

William D. Walter, CFP
President - Church Growth Service

"Since 1913 Ziegler has specialized in ministry financing. Whether a church ministers to a constituency of 100, 1,000 or 10,000, security and safety measures during the church service and every day of the week are critical for your ministry. Unfortunately in today’s environment, every church needs to have a good security plan in place.”

Steve Hron
Senior Vice President of Church Lending - Ziegler Capital Markets

“In the wake of tragic events like the recent shootings in Colorado, security is becoming even more paramount to churches. As a church member and architectural designer for churches across the country (and the father of young children), we are seeing an ever increasing focus on security and believe it is greatly needed. We think churches should strive to provide an appropriate blend of “passive” security measures, like electronic locks and alarms as well as “active” security measures, like cameras and computerized check-in systems. Ultimately, most church attendees want to feel an atmosphere of safety, but don’t want an institutional “lock-down” type of aesthetic either. By utilizing new technologies and engaging professionals early in the process, you too can help create a church campus that is safe, attractive and virtually “invisible” to the vast majority of your congregation. And by eliminating just one security incident, you will provide needed protection for your church, and possibly even save a life.”

Douglas A. Spuler, AIA, LEED AP
Principal - RNL | www.rnldesign.com

"Not your ordinary stern face, sunglass wearing, Uzi carrying security guy” was one of my thoughts after hearing a presentation from Rick Anderson and Raul Ramirez. As Executive Director for the National Association of Church Facilities Managers I am always on the lookout for topics that are engaging, timely and practical and for speakers that can deliver those topics. These two men have raised the bar every time I have heard them speak and I have always been eager to apply information they share with us. They come from both ends of the spectrum. Rick, from a church administrator point of view, and Raul, from a law enforcement point of view. They meet in the middle with a heart for ministry and a desire to make our places of worship safe. What they have to offer is invaluable and as the paradigm shifts, they shift with it, always keeping the Church in the center. I have scheduled a security audit with them and can’t wait to implement their suggestions.

Dean Johnson, Executive Director
National Association of Church Facility Managers (NACFM) 
Business Administrator, First Baptist Church, Lubbock, TX

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers.”

1 Peter 5:2