I am currently writing posts on various issues related to buildings for the blog at Congregational Resource Guide.  My current post is on security systems: https://mail.westernpresbyterian.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.congregationalresources.org/blogs/safe-sacred-places-building-security-systems   I invite you to follow the link. 

In my experience, building security is not well thought out or well-implemented in many congregations.  Oftentimes, I find it easier to get in a bank than the office door of a congregation.  Something is wrong about that scenario!  How do we balance security needs with the welcoming spirit a religious congregation should demonstrate.  I welcome any thoughts you may have.  You can post them either at the CRG blog or here. 

I plan on putting links here to future CRG posts.  When I complete my time writing for CRG, I plan on writing regularly in this space.  I am grateful for the wonderful response to my book The Business of the Church.  In February, I will be speaking on management issues for the Center for Congregations in Indiana as well as the Synod of Mid-America and The Heartland Center in Kansas City.  In May, I will be leading a group at Lake Junalaska in Asheville.  In July, I will return to Union Theological Seminary in Richmond to lead a one-day seminar.  Thanks to all of you for your support as, together, we think about how we more effectively manage our congregations.