In the world of emergency preparedness and crisis response, two terms are often used interchangeably: drills and exercises. While both are essential tools for testing response plans, they serve distinct purposes and have different impacts on your organization’s readiness.

When it comes to organizational safety, it’s a common assumption that one plan covers it all. However, truly being prepared means having both an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and a Crisis Response Plan.

For faith leaders and congregational boards, security planning is no longer optional but a vital part of stewardship.

For those tasked with emergency management, security, or public safety, one of the hardest parts of crisis response isn't logistics or planning—it's having difficult conversations with leadership when decisions are time-sensitive, emotions are high, and reputations may be on the line.

This complimentary checklist is designed as a guide to help religious leaders evaluate their current security planning levels.

As a school leader, you’re expected to wear many hats—educator, administrator, community liaison, and visionary. However, one role often feels like it comes with the heaviest burden: protector.