Church Safety Self Scoring Assessment

Name

First NameLast Name

Church Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

1. Do you have a written church safety or security plan?

2. Has leadership reviewed or updated that plan within the last 12 months?

3. Is there a clearly designated safety or security leader?

4. Are ushers, greeters, and key volunteers trained to recognize concerning behavior?

5. Do staff and volunteers know what to do during medical, violent, or disruptive incidents?

6. Are background checks completed for staff and volunteers working with children or finances?

7. Are entry points monitored or controlled during services and events?

8. Is there a defined process for handling disruptive or unknown individuals?

9. Are children’s areas secured separately from general worship spaces?

10. Can staff or volunteers discreetly alert leadership during an incident?

11. Do you have a reliable way to quickly contact first responders?

12. Has your church conducted any emergency drills or tabletop discussions?

13. Are cameras or security tools used intentionally as part of a plan?

14. Is someone assigned to monitor or manage security systems?

15. If something happened right now, do you know exactly who would respond first?

Total

0 to 10
Lower vulnerability. Your church has a solid foundation, but even strong programs develop blind spots over time. A professional review helps confirm nothing is being missed.

11 to 20
Moderate vulnerability. Gaps exist that could delay response or increase harm during an incident. These issues are usually fixable, but only once they’re clearly identified.

21 to 30
High vulnerability. Your church is exposed to preventable risk right now. Delayed response, confusion, or lack of oversight could lead to serious consequences. Immediate assessment and guidance are strongly recommended.

Church Safety Self Scoring Assessment

Leadership and Planning

People and Training

Access Control and Environment

Communication and Response

Technology and Oversight

Scoring Interpretation