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Securing the Sacred: Making Your House of Worship a Safer Place Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

4.6 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

Crimes against churches and ministers are rising at an alarming rate. Almost on a weekly basis, we hear about a shooting or act of violence in or on a church property. From burglary, to domestic violence to shootings, churches are getting a wake-up call that they are no longer the safe and sacred places they once were. As our culture becomes more secular, churches will be targeted even more. Jesus warned that in the last days treacherous times would come so that we would be prepared. This book will provide principles on how to protect your house of worship. Eric and Andrew reveal how by using the same principles that the United States Secret Service uses to protect the president and the White House, you can better protect your church, its leaders and people. This one of a kind security book, written through the unique perspective of a pastor and one of the security industry's leading experts, will show you not only how to better protect your church, but why and how to put together your church security team. If you read one book about church security this year, make it this one!

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  1. Listening Length
    2 hours and 32 minutes
  2. Author
    Dr. Andrew P. Surace, see all
  3. Narrator
    Charles Olsen
  4. Audible release date
    October 25, 2016
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Worldwide Publishing Group
  7. ASIN
    B01M8LG5IP
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 2 hours and 32 minutes
Author Dr. Andrew P. Surace, Eric Konohia CMAS CMEPS
Narrator Charles Olsen
Audible.com Release Date October 25, 2016
Publisher Worldwide Publishing Group
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B01M8LG5IP
Best Sellers Rank #681,373 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2,296 in Christian Church & Church Leadership
#2,610 in Christian Church Administration (Books)
#52,768 in Christian Evangelism (Books)

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Customers praise the book's information quality, with one noting it serves as a great introduction to the topic. The book effectively outlines practices for keeping church attendees safe, with one customer highlighting its discussion of threats facing local churches.

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Customers praise the book's information quality, describing it as outstanding and excellent, with one customer noting it serves as a great introduction to the topic.

"This is an excellent read for anyone considering starting a security program at their respective house of worship...." Read more

"...Outstanding body of work. A very practical and applicable approach toward protecting houses of worship and their dignitaries...." Read more

"...This book is not only well written but very informative without being overbearing...." Read more

"...Thanks for the excellent book.-Yvonne Dubois" Read more

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Customers appreciate how the book outlines practices for keeping church attendees safe and serves as an introductory guide to church security.

"Good discussion of threats facing the local church...." Read more

"...It outlines practices for keeping church attendees safe and for how church attendees can be proactive in their own safety." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed Eric & Andrew's book about implementing safety and security features which do not require additional personnel or equipment...." Read more

"This is a terrific introduction to church security I think all serious Christians should read it it's a very important book a quick read>" Read more

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  • Leon S. Adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Any Religious Security Program
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018
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    This is an excellent read for anyone considering starting a security program at their respective house of worship. Irrespective of your religious persuasion, the suggestions in this book will assist in getting your security functions in place for a well rounded program. The key to implementing a security program in a religious (or even cultural) environment is that the program has to blend in s that it operates covertly yet not appear to be outside of the normal operations of the entity. This book Offers suggestions on how to do just that.
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  • Arcane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great job guys
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2016
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    Snatched some time between the tic and the toc to digest Eric Konohia and Andrew P. Surace work in "Securing the Sacred". Outstanding body of work. A very practical and applicable approach toward protecting houses of worship and their dignitaries. Any decision maker or body of decision makers in a house of worship should be able to immediately recognize the wealth of information offered in this book and get matter into motion. It also offers the protector the articulation one would need when conversing, consulting or convincing a house of worship to tighten up. Great job guys...
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  • Kindle Customer Johnny Martin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Introductory book on church security
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2017
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    Good discussion of threats facing the local church. Important considerations for those still struggling with the idea of protecting church services from the wolves of our society. Discussed the importance of seeing the whole church experience from parking lot to sanctuary and how the whole team can be involved.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight into the real world we live and worship in!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2016
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    Great book!!! I have been reading A LOT recently due to my change in career path. This book is not only well written but very informative without being overbearing. As a Christian I hate to think of anyone coming into my house of worship with the intent to harm or maim people. You will find a proactive way using the people in your congregation to be extra eyes and ears. I highly recommend this book not just for people getting into Protective Services but also for all and any Pastor! Must read bottom line!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Practices for Church Safety
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021
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    Everyblesder of church security should read this book. It outlines practices for keeping church attendees safe and for how church attendees can be proactive in their own safety.
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  • yd123
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keep your church safe without costing a lot of time and money
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016
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    I thoroughly enjoyed Eric & Andrew's book about implementing safety and security features which do not require additional personnel or equipment. There were numerous examples of cost effective measures using a common sense approach. Thanks for the excellent book.-Yvonne Dubois
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  • Clement A. Lisitski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for serious christians
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016
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    This is a terrific introduction to church security I think all serious Christians should read it it's a very important book a quick read>
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  • Re ader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to the topic.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2017
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    Good insights in later chapters with a lot of time given to general reasons for security in early chapters. A general philosophy approach vs. a manual how to
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